Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 684 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students