Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 233 · 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.🙂 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
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
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 verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False

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