Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 29 · 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) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug

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