Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 475 · 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 fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
7. 7.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) a wink
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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