Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 586 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
25. 25.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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