Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 293 · 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.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
5. 5.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
19. 19.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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