Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 529 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

1. 1.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a high five
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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