Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 518 · 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.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) stamping feet
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows

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