Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 367 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
12. 12.🙂 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 words only (d) the face and body
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”

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