Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 792 · 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) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
7. 7.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more

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