Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 65 · 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: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
24. 24.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.🙂 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 spelling (d) the words only
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
36. 36.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists

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