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.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 2.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) looking at the speaker (b) pointing to the map (c) slouching on the desk (d) a puzzled look
- 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facing the listener (b) talking while eating (c) whispering to a group (d) jumping between topics
- 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 6.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You keep messing up my things!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 7.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 1 (d) step 2
- 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 9.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Ugh, finally you came.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 10.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm smile (c) a puzzled look (d) glancing at each friend
- 12.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: avoiding someone’s eyes? (a) posture (b) a gesture (c) facial expression (d) eye contact
- 13.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or give your reason? (a) say what you would like (b) give your reason
- 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
- 15.True or false: “covering your mouth” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 16.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
- 18.True or false: “facing the person” is positive body language. (a) True (b) False
- 19.😠 Your brother takes your book. Which reply has a calm tone? (a) “GIVE IT NOW!” (b) “Please give it back.” (c) “You thief!” (d) “I hate you!”
- 20.🗣️ 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
- 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 22.🧍 Positive or negative body language: turning your back? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 23.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Money, there’s this trip, or a form, I forget what, some amount.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 24.True or false: “at a shop counter” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or give your reason? (a) name your feeling (b) give your reason
- 26.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) leading the PT drill (b) asking Ma’am a doubt (c) in a hospital ward (d) at family dinner
- 27.True or false: “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 28.True or false: “lots of “umm… like…”” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) at a shop counter (b) near a sleeping baby (c) in the library (d) leading the PT drill
- 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 32.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 33.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) main point first (b) one point at a time (c) covering your mouth (d) facing the listener
- 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 37.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: loud enough to hear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 38.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
- 40.True or false: “Step… the thing… I didn’t, umm, never mind.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- clear and to the point
- slouching on the desk
- False
- facing the listener
- rude disagreement
- a blaming “you” line
- step 3
- polite disagreement
- a rude tone
- an “I” statement
- glancing at each friend
- eye contact
- give your reason
- say no, tell an adult
- False
- False
- False
- True
- “Please give it back.”
- an “I” statement
- False
- negative body language
- rambling and unclear
- False
- name your feeling
- in a hospital ward
- False
- True
- False
- leading the PT drill
- aggressive
- a blaming “you” line
- False
- covering your mouth
- assertive
- True
- helps you speak clearly
- False
- “No, but I can explain.”
- False
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