Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 956 · 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? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste

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