Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 540 · 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 differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
35. 35.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows

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