Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 541 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.😐 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
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🙂 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump

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