Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 954 · 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 high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
19. 19.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend

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