Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 439 · 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: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
21. 21.🙂 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
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice

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