Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 546 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry

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