Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 773 · 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? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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