Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 816 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🙂 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
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
38. 38.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend

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