Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 744 · 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,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
14. 14.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True

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