Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 784 · 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 nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips

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