Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 153 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙂 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
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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