Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 674 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
18. 18.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) a little happy jump
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy

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