Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 484 · 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 differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
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 of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
38. 38.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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