Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 921 · 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 wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
19. 19.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True

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