Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 555 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
19. 19.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five

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