Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 349 · 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 spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
4. 4.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
33. 33.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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