Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 918 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more

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