Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 973 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up

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