Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 967 · 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: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
16. 16.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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