Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 702 · 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 verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
7. 7.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes

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