Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 804 · 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 is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
27. 27.🙂 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
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a high five
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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