Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 371 · 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) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest

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