Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 984 · 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) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch

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