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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 2.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they don’t attack (c) they sound louder (d) they win the fight
- 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
- 5.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) sitting up straight (c) an open, calm face (d) slouching low
- 7.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 8.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
- 10.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a whisper nobody hears (b) a singing voice (c) a loud shout (d) a soft, clear voice
- 11.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a threat (b) a list of faults (c) a loud sigh (d) what you would like
- 12.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) talking while eating (b) whispering to a group (c) jumping between topics (d) simple words
- 13.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) stop talking forever (b) shout (c) slow down (d) speak even faster
- 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
- 15.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Please pass the salt, Didi.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 16.True or false: “in the library” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🗣️ 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
- 19.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) slouching low (b) an open, calm face (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
- 20.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) sitting up straight (b) leaning back lazily (c) waving hello (d) glancing at each friend
- 21.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) mumbling (b) one point at a time (c) pausing between ideas (d) a steady pace
- 22.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or name the action? (a) say why it matters (b) name the action
- 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
- 24.True or false: “Step… the thing… I didn’t, umm, never mind.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 25.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 27.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) an open, calm face (b) standing tall (c) nodding to show interest (d) arms tightly crossed
- 29.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) nose to nose (b) behind them (c) about an arm’s length (d) across the room
- 30.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 31.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the font (b) the date (c) the tone (d) the spelling
- 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing between ideas (b) whispering to a group (c) main point first (d) facing the listener
- 34.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like a thank-you (b) like a put-down (c) like a gift (d) like real praise
- 35.True or false: “leading the PT drill” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 36.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: leaning back lazily? (a) facial expression (b) posture (c) eye contact (d) a gesture
- 37.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a frown? (a) posture (b) a gesture (c) facial expression (d) eye contact
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing too close (b) turning your back (c) arms tightly crossed (d) an open, calm face
- 39.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “You can’t play. Go away.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 40.🔊 Which voice fits this: when Dadi is resting? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a normal voice (c) a soft voice
Answer key
- assertive
- they don’t attack
- polite disagreement
- share your view kindly
- step 1
- slouching low
- a blaming “you” line
- False
- passive
- a soft, clear voice
- what you would like
- simple words
- slow down
- “No, but I can explain.”
- a polite tone
- True
- False
- say when it happens
- an open, calm face
- waving hello
- mumbling
- name the action
- aggressive
- False
- True
- False
- True
- arms tightly crossed
- about an arm’s length
- rambling and unclear
- the tone
- passive
- whispering to a group
- like a put-down
- False
- posture
- facial expression
- an open, calm face
- a rude tone
- a soft voice
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