Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 215 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
7. 7.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”

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