Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 734 · 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 usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
24. 24.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) hiding behind a friend
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a wink
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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