Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 207 · 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 verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.😐 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
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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