Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 91 · 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: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🥱 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
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False

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