Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 55 · 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: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
37. 37.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door

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