Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 275 · 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: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🥱 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
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
39. 39.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink

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