Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 964 · 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 listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
8. 8.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False

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