Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 250 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice

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