Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 971 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True

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