Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 604 · 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 usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
40. 40.🎭 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

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