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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
- 2.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
- 3.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 5.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 6.🤝 Body language means… (a) speaking loudly (b) sign boards only (c) writing in a diary (d) talking without words
- 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
- 9.True or false: “facing the listener” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud enough to hear (b) facing the listener (c) main point first (d) talking while eating
- 11.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at a shop counter (b) warning of danger (c) calling across a field (d) leading the PT drill
- 14.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) sitting up straight (b) pointing at them rudely (c) arms tightly crossed (d) staring at your shoes
- 15.True or false: “leading the PT drill” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) jumping between topics (b) facing the listener (c) a steady pace (d) loud enough to hear
- 18.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 19.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching on the desk (b) glancing at each friend (c) leaning back lazily (d) standing with feet apart
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calling across a field (b) at family dinner (c) at the lunch table (d) at a shop counter
- 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) leaning back lazily (c) a warm smile (d) standing with feet apart
- 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 26.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) pointing to the map (b) a frown (c) sitting up straight (d) leaning back lazily
- 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 28.📍 You must tell Papa where to pick you up. Which is clearest? (a) “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.” (b) “You know where.” (c) “The usual place.” (d) “Somewhere near.”
- 29.True or false: “You can’t play. Go away.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 31.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: leaning back lazily? (a) a gesture (b) eye contact (c) posture (d) facial expression
- 32.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at family dinner (b) calling across a field (c) leading the PT drill (d) warning of danger
- 34.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) behind them (b) across the room (c) nose to nose (d) about an arm’s length
- 35.True or false: “rolling your eyes” is positive body language. (a) True (b) False
- 36.🧍 Positive or negative body language: slouching low? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 37.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) cheering at a match (b) at a shop counter (c) at family dinner (d) near a sleeping baby
- 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.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 40.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- aggressive
- step 1
- an “I” statement
- polite disagreement
- a blaming “you” line
- talking without words
- True
- share your view kindly
- False
- talking while eating
- a polite tone
- aggressive
- at a shop counter
- sitting up straight
- True
- True
- jumping between topics
- True
- True
- “No, but I can explain.”
- glancing at each friend
- calling across a field
- passive
- a warm smile
- assertive
- a frown
- True
- “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.”
- True
- a blaming “you” line
- posture
- rambling and unclear
- at family dinner
- about an arm’s length
- False
- negative body language
- near a sleeping baby
- False
- False
- True
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