Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 154 · 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 differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) a high five
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False

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