Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 311 · 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 fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.🙂 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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