Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 445 · 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 sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True

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