Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 942 · 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) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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