Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 976 · 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: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
24. 24.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy

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