Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 41 · 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: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
24. 24.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
27. 27.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”

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