Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 256 · 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 sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True

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