Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 889 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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