Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 688 · 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 match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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