Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 808 · 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,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes

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