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.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) a relaxed smile (b) staring at your shoes (c) arms tightly crossed (d) standing too close
- 2.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they don’t attack (c) they win the fight (d) they sound louder
- 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 4.True or false: “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a frown (c) looking at the speaker (d) a puzzled look
- 7.🧍 Which of these is about eye contact? (a) folded hands for namaste (b) raised eyebrows (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) pointing to the map
- 8.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 9.🎯 When you ask for something, what should come first? (a) ten small details (b) the main point (c) a joke (d) a long story
- 10.True or false: “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 11.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: pausing between ideas? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 14.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 17.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 18.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) sitting up straight (b) raised eyebrows (c) looking away mid-chat (d) a frown
- 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facing the person (b) standing too close (c) a relaxed smile (d) standing tall
- 22.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: pointing to the map? (a) posture (b) eye contact (c) facial expression (d) a gesture
- 23.True or false: “facing the listener” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 24.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: mumbling? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 25.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) at family dinner (b) cheering at a match (c) in the library (d) leading the PT drill
- 26.👵 Talking to an elder, which tone fits best? (a) mocking (b) respectful and warm (c) bored and flat (d) bossy and loud
- 27.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or give your reason? (a) say how you feel (b) give your reason
- 28.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) sitting up straight (b) folded hands for namaste (c) looking away mid-chat (d) looking at the speaker
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) main point first (b) whispering to a group (c) mumbling (d) covering your mouth
- 30.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
- 31.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or name your feeling? (a) say what you would like (b) name your feeling
- 32.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) the weather (b) old fights (c) your own feelings (d) the other’s faults
- 33.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 34.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
- 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 36.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) at a shop counter (b) at the lunch table (c) leading the PT drill (d) at family dinner
- 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering to a group (b) facing the listener (c) mumbling (d) jumping between topics
- 39.True or false: “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 40.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the spelling (b) the font (c) the date (d) the tone
Answer key
- a relaxed smile
- they don’t attack
- False
- True
- passive
- looking at the speaker
- avoiding someone’s eyes
- makes speech unclear
- the main point
- True
- helps you speak clearly
- True
- polite disagreement
- False
- aggressive
- rude disagreement
- clear and to the point
- True
- sitting up straight
- False
- standing too close
- a gesture
- True
- makes speech unclear
- in the library
- respectful and warm
- say how you feel
- folded hands for namaste
- main point first
- False
- name your feeling
- your own feelings
- a polite tone
- False
- polite disagreement
- leading the PT drill
- assertive
- facing the listener
- True
- the tone
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