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.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 2.True or false: “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 3.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or say what you would like? (a) say why it matters (b) say what you would like
- 6.True or false: “talking while eating” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) friendly eye contact (b) an open, calm face (c) rolling your eyes (d) standing tall
- 9.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or say why it matters? (a) say what you would like (b) say why it matters
- 10.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 11.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 12.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 13.📢 Why should you not shout out answers in class? (a) it feels rude to others (b) teachers love it (c) it helps everyone (d) it is too quiet
- 14.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: glancing at each friend? (a) a gesture (b) facial expression (c) posture (d) eye contact
- 15.True or false: “You cheat every time!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms relaxed (b) turning your back (c) an open, calm face (d) facing the person
- 18.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like real praise (b) like a put-down (c) like a gift (d) like a thank-you
- 19.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 20.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a singing voice (b) a whisper nobody hears (c) a loud shout (d) a soft, clear voice
- 21.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or say when it happens? (a) say what you would like (b) say when it happens
- 22.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) whispering to a group (b) jumping between topics (c) a steady pace (d) covering your mouth
- 23.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 24.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing to the map (b) looking at the speaker (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) looking away mid-chat
- 26.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) a frown (b) looking away mid-chat (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) pointing to the map
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady pace (b) simple words (c) main point first (d) whispering to a group
- 28.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
- 29.True or false: “loud enough to hear” helps you speak clearly. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 4 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
- 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) whispering to a group (c) covering your mouth (d) a steady pace
- 33.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: mumbling? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 34.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Sorry, could you say that again?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 35.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
- 36.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a list of faults (b) what you would like (c) a loud sigh (d) a threat
- 37.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) nodding to show interest (b) turning your back (c) facing the person (d) a relaxed smile
- 38.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say why it matters? (a) ask for a change (b) say why it matters
- 39.😠 Your brother takes your book. Which reply has a calm tone? (a) “GIVE IT NOW!” (b) “I hate you!” (c) “Please give it back.” (d) “You thief!”
- 40.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they win the fight (c) they sound louder (d) they don’t attack
Answer key
- an “I” statement
- True
- rambling and unclear
- True
- say why it matters
- True
- False
- rolling your eyes
- say why it matters
- an “I” statement
- an “I” statement
- True
- it feels rude to others
- eye contact
- False
- aggressive
- turning your back
- like a put-down
- False
- a soft, clear voice
- say when it happens
- a steady pace
- clear and to the point
- False
- pointing to the map
- a frown
- whispering to a group
- False
- True
- step 3
- True
- a steady pace
- makes speech unclear
- a polite tone
- False
- what you would like
- turning your back
- say why it matters
- “Please give it back.”
- they don’t attack
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