Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 365 · 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 wink (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
13. 13.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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