Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 616 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🙂 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True

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