Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 592 · 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) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
6. 6.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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