Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 146 · 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 match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
38. 38.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🥱 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

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