Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 119 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
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: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
19. 19.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored

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