Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 865 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only

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