Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 897 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back

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