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.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 2.🙂 What is the easiest way to look friendly? (a) a glare (b) a yawn (c) a frown (d) a smile
- 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
- 4.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he may be upset (b) he is hungry (c) he loves the idea (d) he is very excited
- 5.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) stop talking forever (b) speak even faster (c) shout (d) slow down
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at your shoes (b) an open, calm face (c) a relaxed smile (d) standing tall
- 7.True or false: “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 8.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 9.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) avoiding someone’s eyes (b) glancing at each friend (c) looking at the speaker (d) a puzzled look
- 11.🧍 Positive or negative body language: sitting up straight? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 12.True or false: “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
- 14.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) folded hands for namaste (b) looking away mid-chat (c) standing with feet apart (d) waving hello
- 15.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: raised eyebrows? (a) posture (b) a gesture (c) eye contact (d) facial expression
- 16.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) jumping between topics (b) loud enough to hear (c) mumbling (d) covering your mouth
- 18.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 3
- 19.True or false: “You can’t play. Go away.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 20.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
- 21.📍 You must tell Papa where to pick you up. Which is clearest? (a) “The usual place.” (b) “Somewhere near.” (c) “You know where.” (d) “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.”
- 22.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a threat (b) what you would like (c) a loud sigh (d) a list of faults
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing too close (b) facing the person (c) nodding to show interest (d) arms relaxed
- 24.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) an open, calm face (c) sitting up straight (d) arms relaxed
- 25.🔊 Which voice fits this: leading the PT drill? (a) a soft voice (b) a loud, clear voice (c) a normal voice
- 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Money, there’s this trip, or a form, I forget what, some amount.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 30.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) pausing between ideas (b) one point at a time (c) main point first (d) lots of “umm… like…”
- 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 32.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Please pass the salt, Didi.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 34.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) lean on the wall (b) sit on her desk (c) slouch, hands in pockets (d) stand tall, hands still
- 35.True or false: “You never include me!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 36.🔊 Which voice fits this: at the lunch table? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) main point first (b) pausing between ideas (c) one point at a time (d) lots of “umm… like…”
- 38.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 39.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 40.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a thumbs-up? (a) posture (b) eye contact (c) a gesture (d) facial expression
Answer key
- True
- a smile
- honest and respectful
- he may be upset
- slow down
- staring at your shoes
- True
- True
- an “I” statement
- a puzzled look
- positive body language
- True
- step 3
- standing with feet apart
- facial expression
- False
- loud enough to hear
- step 3
- True
- True
- “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.”
- what you would like
- standing too close
- arms tightly crossed
- a loud, clear voice
- True
- False
- True
- rambling and unclear
- lots of “umm… like…”
- True
- True
- a polite tone
- stand tall, hands still
- False
- a normal voice
- lots of “umm… like…”
- False
- False
- a gesture
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