Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 664 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🙂 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
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door

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