Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 988 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
5. 5.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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