Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 658 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🙂 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 volume only (d) the face and body
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
11. 11.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
40. 40.🎭 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

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