Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 84 · 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? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
4. 4.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
34. 34.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug

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