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 assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
- 2.True or false: “Sorry, could you say that again?” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 3.😠 Your brother takes your book. Which reply has a calm tone? (a) “I hate you!” (b) “You thief!” (c) “GIVE IT NOW!” (d) “Please give it back.”
- 4.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 5.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) standing tall (b) standing too close (c) a relaxed smile (d) arms relaxed
- 6.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 7.True or false: “staring at your shoes” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) speak even faster (b) slow down (c) stop talking forever (d) shout
- 9.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) pointing at them rudely (b) friendly eye contact (c) arms relaxed (d) facing the person
- 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) avoiding someone’s eyes (b) waving hello (c) a thumbs-up (d) folded hands for namaste
- 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 13.🧍 Positive or negative body language: rolling your eyes? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 14.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 15.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: pausing between ideas? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) avoiding someone’s eyes (b) a frown (c) looking away mid-chat (d) glancing at each friend
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing with feet apart (b) glancing at each friend (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) looking away mid-chat
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) slouching low (c) nodding to show interest (d) facing the person
- 19.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 20.True or false: “mumbling” helps you speak clearly. (a) False (b) True
- 21.True or false: “in the library” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud enough to hear (b) main point first (c) pausing between ideas (d) jumping between topics
- 23.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) pointing at them rudely (b) standing tall (c) arms tightly crossed (d) smirking
- 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing too close (b) arms tightly crossed (c) an open, calm face (d) pointing at them rudely
- 25.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Please pass the salt, Didi.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 26.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) friendly eye contact (c) standing tall (d) nodding to show interest
- 27.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 28.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Too late.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Thanks for listening.” (d) “You should be sorry!”
- 29.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning back lazily (b) raised eyebrows (c) standing with feet apart (d) slouching on the desk
- 31.🙋 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
- 32.True or false: “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at the speaker (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) glancing at each friend (d) pointing to the map
- 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 35.🎵 What is tone of voice? (a) your handwriting (b) how you sound (c) what you wear (d) how tall you are
- 36.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady pace (b) lots of “umm… like…” (c) one point at a time (d) facing the listener
- 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 40.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: speaking too fast? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
Answer key
- False
- True
- “Please give it back.”
- clear and to the point
- standing too close
- False
- True
- slow down
- pointing at them rudely
- False
- avoiding someone’s eyes
- polite disagreement
- negative body language
- an “I” statement
- helps you speak clearly
- a frown
- standing with feet apart
- slouching low
- False
- False
- False
- jumping between topics
- standing tall
- an open, calm face
- a polite tone
- arms tightly crossed
- True
- “Thanks for listening.”
- step 1
- raised eyebrows
- what you would like
- True
- pointing to the map
- aggressive
- how you sound
- False
- lots of “umm… like…”
- False
- False
- makes speech unclear
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