Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 266 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
10. 10.🎭 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
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? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False

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