Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 704 · 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 differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”

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