Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 234 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) clenched fists
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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