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: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: “Salt. Pass it.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 4.True or false: “arms tightly crossed” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 5.True or false: “in a hospital ward” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 6.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) leaning back lazily (b) a warm smile (c) looking at the speaker (d) a thumbs-up
- 7.🎯 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
- 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 9.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
- 10.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 12.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 13.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 14.True or false: “Salt. Pass it.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 16.True or false: “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a threat (b) what you would like (c) a loud sigh (d) a list of faults
- 19.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) talking while eating (c) a steady pace (d) jumping between topics
- 20.True or false: “standing too close” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 21.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) smirking (c) pointing at them rudely (d) arms relaxed
- 22.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) looking at the speaker (b) leaning back lazily (c) raised eyebrows (d) glancing at each friend
- 23.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 24.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the date (b) the tone (c) the spelling (d) the font
- 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 26.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) warning of danger (b) calling across a field (c) near a sleeping baby (d) cheering at a match
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) main point first (b) lots of “umm… like…” (c) mumbling (d) whispering to a group
- 29.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) in the library (b) at family dinner (c) leading the PT drill (d) in a hospital ward
- 30.True or false: “talking while eating” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 32.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: speaking too fast? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 33.🗣️ 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
- 34.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: loud enough to hear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 35.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Could you please move a little?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 36.True or false: “asking Ma’am a doubt” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 37.True or false: “slouching low” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
- 39.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
Answer key
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- a thumbs-up
- rambling and unclear
- passive
- step 1
- False
- a polite tone
- False
- False
- True
- rude disagreement
- False
- True
- what you would like
- a steady pace
- False
- arms relaxed
- raised eyebrows
- False
- the tone
- aggressive
- False
- near a sleeping baby
- main point first
- leading the PT drill
- False
- a blaming “you” line
- makes speech unclear
- say when it happens
- helps you speak clearly
- a polite tone
- True
- False
- True
- a blaming “you” line
- aggressive
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