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 passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 3.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) pausing between ideas (b) facing the listener (c) jumping between topics (d) a steady pace
- 4.True or false: “lots of “umm… like…”” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 5.True or false: “Would you like to play with us?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 6.True or false: “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 7.👀 In a friendly chat, how long should you look into someone’s eyes? (a) a few seconds at a time (b) never at all (c) the whole time (d) without blinking
- 8.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
- 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 10.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) smirking (b) an open, calm face (c) standing too close (d) slouching low
- 11.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: raised eyebrows? (a) eye contact (b) posture (c) facial expression (d) a gesture
- 12.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) looking away mid-chat (b) standing with feet apart (c) sitting up straight (d) a thumbs-up
- 13.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or say when it happens? (a) name your feeling (b) say when it happens
- 14.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at family dinner (b) at a shop counter (c) warning of danger (d) asking Ma’am a doubt
- 16.🧍 Which of these is about eye contact? (a) slouching on the desk (b) looking at the speaker (c) waving hello (d) pointing to the map
- 17.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: loud enough to hear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 18.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
- 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady pace (b) loud enough to hear (c) main point first (d) covering your mouth
- 21.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) simple words (b) loud enough to hear (c) pausing between ideas (d) speaking too fast
- 22.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 23.🧍 Positive or negative body language: arms relaxed? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 24.😷 Talking with your hand over your mouth makes your words… (a) hard to hear (b) clearer (c) shorter (d) louder
- 25.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 26.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 27.🧍 Positive or negative body language: a relaxed smile? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 28.🎯 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
- 29.True or false: “cheering at a match” needs a normal voice. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 31.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 32.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 33.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 34.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they win the fight (b) they sound louder (c) they hide feelings (d) they don’t attack
- 35.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: simple words? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 36.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 38.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) covering your mouth (b) speaking too fast (c) main point first (d) jumping between topics
- 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- True
- rude disagreement
- jumping between topics
- True
- False
- True
- a few seconds at a time
- True
- aggressive
- an open, calm face
- facial expression
- a thumbs-up
- name your feeling
- False
- warning of danger
- looking at the speaker
- helps you speak clearly
- False
- False
- covering your mouth
- speaking too fast
- False
- positive body language
- hard to hear
- True
- a blaming “you” line
- positive body language
- clear and to the point
- False
- a blaming “you” line
- negative body language
- False
- a blaming “you” line
- they don’t attack
- helps you speak clearly
- an “I” statement
- False
- False
- main point first
- False
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