Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 699 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
26. 26.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) a shaky voice
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
30. 30.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes

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