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: “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 2.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or say why it matters? (a) name the action (b) say why it matters
- 3.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a thumbs-up (c) slouching on the desk (d) glancing at each friend
- 4.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Could you please move a little?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 5.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they win the fight (c) they don’t attack (d) they sound louder
- 6.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the date (b) the font (c) the tone (d) the spelling
- 7.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: avoiding someone’s eyes? (a) posture (b) facial expression (c) a gesture (d) eye contact
- 8.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say how you feel? (a) say when it happens (b) say how you feel
- 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 10.📍 You must tell Papa where to pick you up. Which is clearest? (a) “Somewhere near.” (b) “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.” (c) “The usual place.” (d) “You know where.”
- 11.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 14.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 15.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or name the action? (a) say how you feel (b) name the action
- 16.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they are polite (b) they save time (c) they hide your point (d) they sound smart
- 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
- 18.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) lean on the wall (b) slouch, hands in pockets (c) sit on her desk (d) stand tall, hands still
- 19.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Sorry, could you say that again?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 20.True or false: “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 21.True or false: “at family dinner” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 22.True or false: “facing the listener” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 23.True or false: “Please pass the salt, Didi.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady pace (b) loud enough to hear (c) main point first (d) talking while eating
- 25.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) leading the PT drill (b) calling across a field (c) near a sleeping baby (d) at family dinner
- 26.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like a put-down (b) like real praise (c) like a thank-you (d) like a gift
- 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) warning of danger (b) cheering at a match (c) in a hospital ward (d) leading the PT drill
- 30.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: one point at a time? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 31.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) a puzzled look (b) a frown (c) folded hands for namaste (d) leaning back lazily
- 32.True or false: “Salt. Pass it.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Salt. Pass it.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 35.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “I feel left out.” (b) “You never listen!” (c) “You’re so rude!” (d) “You ignore me!”
- 36.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
- 40.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
Answer key
- False
- name the action
- slouching on the desk
- a polite tone
- they don’t attack
- the tone
- eye contact
- say how you feel
- True
- “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.”
- True
- True
- aggressive
- clear and to the point
- say how you feel
- they hide your point
- False
- stand tall, hands still
- a polite tone
- False
- True
- False
- True
- talking while eating
- near a sleeping baby
- False
- like a put-down
- passive
- in a hospital ward
- helps you speak clearly
- leaning back lazily
- False
- a rude tone
- passive
- “I feel left out.”
- a polite tone
- False
- False
- share your view kindly
- rambling and unclear
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