Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 603 · 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: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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