Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 338 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
11. 11.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
31. 31.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students