Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 928 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
33. 33.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”

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