Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 329 · 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: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True

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