Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 543 · 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) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) a wink
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🙂 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 words only (d) the spelling
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True

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