Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 463 · 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) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
10. 10.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
40. 40.🎭 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

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