Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 625 · 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 sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) a wink
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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