Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 363 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
24. 24.🙂 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 face and body (d) the words only
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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