Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 226 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
21. 21.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice

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