Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 817 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke

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