Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 925 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five

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