Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 519 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.🙂 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 face and body (d) the words only
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
28. 28.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret

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