Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 761 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True

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