Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 713 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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