Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 552 · 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: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.🙂 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 words only (d) the spelling
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) a shaky voice
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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