Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 589 · 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 shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.🙂 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
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
40. 40.🎭 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

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