Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 430 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) a wink
40. 40.🙂 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 words only (d) the spelling

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