Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 485 · 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 match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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