Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 981 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
2. 2.🙂 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
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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