Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 729 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
23. 23.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”

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