Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 290 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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