Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 802 · 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) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry

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