Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 535 · 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.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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