Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 824 · 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) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret

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