Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 776 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
22. 22.😐 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch

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