Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 77 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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