Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 709 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎭 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

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