Speaking and Body Language Worksheet: Part 3 Test
Communication tip (Clear, calm and kind): Find the topic: clear speech, tone, body language, “I” statements or assertive replies. Use that lesson’s tip: main point first; warm, calm tone; stand tall with friendly eyes; I feel… when…; kind but firm. Read every option before you choose.
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- 1.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) across the room (b) behind them (c) about an arm’s length (d) nose to nose
- 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 3.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or give your reason? (a) ask for a change (b) give your reason
- 4.🤝 Body language means… (a) writing in a diary (b) sign boards only (c) talking without words (d) speaking loudly
- 5.🧍 Positive or negative body language: smirking? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 6.🔊 Which voice fits this: warning of danger? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a soft voice (c) a normal voice
- 7.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 8.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) a steady pace (b) speaking too fast (c) pausing between ideas (d) loud enough to hear
- 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Ugh, finally you came.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 12.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
- 13.True or false: “talking while eating” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 14.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 3
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) near a sleeping baby (b) asking Ma’am a doubt (c) in the library (d) in a hospital ward
- 16.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel stressed when the music is loud while I study.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 17.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say what you would like? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
- 19.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or name your feeling? (a) name the action (b) name your feeling
- 20.True or false: “in a hospital ward” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at the speaker (b) looking away mid-chat (c) waving hello (d) avoiding someone’s eyes
- 25.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or say when it happens? (a) name your feeling (b) say when it happens
- 26.True or false: “at family dinner” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 28.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he is hungry (b) he may be upset (c) he is very excited (d) he loves the idea
- 29.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “You should be sorry!” (b) “Too late.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Thanks for listening.”
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) friendly eye contact (b) slouching low (c) standing tall (d) facing the person
- 31.True or false: “smirking” is positive body language. (a) True (b) False
- 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 33.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 34.True or false: “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 36.True or false: “arms relaxed” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 37.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 39.🧍 Positive or negative body language: turning your back? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a relaxed smile (b) friendly eye contact (c) an open, calm face (d) staring at your shoes
Answer key
- about an arm’s length
- False
- give your reason
- talking without words
- negative body language
- a loud, clear voice
- an “I” statement
- speaking too fast
- polite disagreement
- False
- a rude tone
- step 4
- True
- step 2
- asking Ma’am a doubt
- an “I” statement
- False
- step 4
- name your feeling
- True
- False
- rambling and unclear
- aggressive
- waving hello
- name your feeling
- False
- True
- he may be upset
- “Thanks for listening.”
- slouching low
- False
- True
- clear and to the point
- False
- False
- True
- False
- False
- negative body language
- staring at your shoes
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