Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 895 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.😐 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
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored

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