Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 855 · 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 warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) a high five
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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