Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 893 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
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) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
30. 30.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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