Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 442 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
39. 39.🥱 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up

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