Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 755 · 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 angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
6. 6.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous

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