Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 831 · 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: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
5. 5.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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