Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 388 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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