Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 842 · 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: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) hiding behind a friend
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) wants more
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity

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