Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 426 · 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,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door

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