Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 152 · 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. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips

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