Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 240 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) hiding behind a friend
21. 21.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored

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