Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 864 · 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) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
9. 9.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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