Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 911 · 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 sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
5. 5.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.🥱 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
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
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.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🎭 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

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