Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 861 · 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 smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
16. 16.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend

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