Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 249 · 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 words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
16. 16.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
24. 24.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
40. 40.🎭 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

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