Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students