Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 533 · 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 verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
6. 6.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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