Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 383 · 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 sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) a high five
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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