Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 536 · 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: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) a high five
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
30. 30.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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