Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 590 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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