Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 56 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
22. 22.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy

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