Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 578 · 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) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
13. 13.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
29. 29.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students