Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 810 · 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) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
7. 7.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
15. 15.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
29. 29.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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