Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 697 · 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 fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
8. 8.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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