Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 344 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
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,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
19. 19.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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