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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
- 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 3.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) smirking (b) sitting up straight (c) staring at your shoes (d) slouching low
- 5.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You’re so rude!” (b) “You never listen!” (c) “You ignore me!” (d) “I feel left out.”
- 6.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: loud enough to hear? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 7.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or ask for a change? (a) say when it happens (b) ask for a change
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) pointing at them rudely (c) nodding to show interest (d) facing the person
- 9.True or false: “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 10.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
- 12.True or false: “one point at a time” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 14.🧍 Positive or negative body language: slouching low? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 15.True or false: “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 17.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) whispering to a group (b) simple words (c) mumbling (d) covering your mouth
- 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering to a group (b) mumbling (c) speaking too fast (d) facing the listener
- 20.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) staring at your shoes (b) an open, calm face (c) rolling your eyes (d) slouching low
- 21.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a thumbs-up? (a) posture (b) facial expression (c) eye contact (d) a gesture
- 22.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) old fights (b) the weather (c) the other’s faults (d) your own feelings
- 23.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) nodding to show interest (b) arms tightly crossed (c) slouching low (d) pointing at them rudely
- 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 25.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they don’t attack (b) they hide feelings (c) they win the fight (d) they sound louder
- 26.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Salt. Pass it.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 27.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
- 28.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) looking away mid-chat (b) folded hands for namaste (c) a warm smile (d) slouching on the desk
- 29.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or name the action? (a) name your feeling (b) name the action
- 30.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) facing the listener (b) whispering to a group (c) lots of “umm… like…” (d) covering your mouth
- 31.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or give your reason? (a) ask for a change (b) give your reason
- 32.True or false: “covering your mouth” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking Ma’am a doubt (b) in a hospital ward (c) at the lunch table (d) at a shop counter
- 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 36.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 37.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) an open, calm face (b) a relaxed smile (c) pointing at them rudely (d) arms relaxed
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) in the library (b) warning of danger (c) calling across a field (d) cheering at a match
- 39.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 40.True or false: “What? Speak properly!” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- “No, but I can explain.”
- aggressive
- clear and to the point
- sitting up straight
- “I feel left out.”
- helps you speak clearly
- say when it happens
- pointing at them rudely
- True
- False
- True
- False
- assertive
- negative body language
- True
- a polite tone
- simple words
- False
- facing the listener
- an open, calm face
- a gesture
- your own feelings
- nodding to show interest
- assertive
- they don’t attack
- a rude tone
- step 3
- slouching on the desk
- name your feeling
- facing the listener
- give your reason
- False
- in a hospital ward
- assertive
- False
- negative body language
- pointing at them rudely
- in the library
- False
- False
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