Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 809 · 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) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
19. 19.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
24. 24.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
26. 26.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
34. 34.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”

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