Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 273 · 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 usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
14. 14.🥱 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
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows

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