Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 812 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students