Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 790 · 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? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True

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