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: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding to show interest (b) sitting up straight (c) smirking (d) facing the person
- 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 6.👵 Talking to an elder, which tone fits best? (a) mocking (b) bossy and loud (c) respectful and warm (d) bored and flat
- 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 8.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) smirking (b) arms tightly crossed (c) facing the person (d) slouching low
- 10.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a frown (c) a warm smile (d) folded hands for namaste
- 13.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say why it matters? (a) say when it happens (b) say why it matters
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leading the PT drill (b) in a hospital ward (c) cheering at a match (d) calling across a field
- 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 16.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 17.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “You should be sorry!” (b) “Thanks for listening.” (c) “Too late.” (d) “Whatever.”
- 18.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 19.🔊 Which voice fits this: in the library? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 20.🤝 Body language means… (a) talking without words (b) sign boards only (c) writing in a diary (d) speaking loudly
- 21.🔊 Which voice fits this: warning of danger? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 22.🗣️ 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
- 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
- 24.True or false: “Salt. Pass it.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 25.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
- 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
- 30.True or false: “You can’t play. Go away.” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they save time (b) they are polite (c) they sound smart (d) they hide your point
- 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 33.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) sitting up straight (b) looking away mid-chat (c) a warm smile (d) avoiding someone’s eyes
- 34.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 36.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: lots of “umm… like…”? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 37.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 39.🧍 Positive or negative body language: nodding to show interest? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 40.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or name your feeling? (a) say why it matters (b) name your feeling
Answer key
- True
- smirking
- rude disagreement
- True
- True
- respectful and warm
- polite disagreement
- a blaming “you” line
- facing the person
- a polite tone
- False
- folded hands for namaste
- say when it happens
- in a hospital ward
- polite disagreement
- an “I” statement
- “Thanks for listening.”
- an “I” statement
- a soft voice
- talking without words
- a loud, clear voice
- give your reason
- honest and respectful
- False
- rambling and unclear
- passive
- False
- “No, but I can explain.”
- False
- True
- they hide your point
- assertive
- sitting up straight
- True
- True
- makes speech unclear
- True
- clear and to the point
- positive body language
- name your feeling
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