Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 939 · 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 of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.🥱 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
30. 30.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous

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