Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 757 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw

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