Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 227 · 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: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) a wink
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
25. 25.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True

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