Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 462 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (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.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
38. 38.😐 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
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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