Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 711 · 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,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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