Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 655 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
22. 22.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door

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