Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 628 · 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: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke

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