Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 657 · 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.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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