Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 61 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🙂 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
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🎭 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

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