Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 115 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
29. 29.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared

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