Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 679 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
36. 36.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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