Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 132 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
7. 7.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.😐 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
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.🙂 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 volume only (d) the words only
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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