Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 284 · 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 angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🙂 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
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
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 of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored

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