Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 595 · 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: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste

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