Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 617 · 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? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up

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