Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 429 · 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 match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) a wink
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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