Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 44 · 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) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
31. 31.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored

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