Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 673 · 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.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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