Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 396 · 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 listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
32. 32.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five

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