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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 2.🧍 Positive or negative body language: turning your back? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 3.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 4.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You never listen!” (b) “You ignore me!” (c) “I feel left out.” (d) “You’re so rude!”
- 5.🔊 Which voice fits this: in the library? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waving hello (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) looking at the speaker (d) looking away mid-chat
- 7.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
- 8.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) jumping between topics (b) one point at a time (c) simple words (d) a steady pace
- 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking too fast (b) jumping between topics (c) a steady pace (d) lots of “umm… like…”
- 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 13.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) warning of danger (b) in the library (c) at a shop counter (d) at the lunch table
- 14.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 15.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Too late.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Thanks for listening.” (d) “Whatever.”
- 16.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or say why it matters? (a) say what you would like (b) say why it matters
- 17.🔊 Which voice fits this: at the lunch table? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 18.True or false: “mumbling” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 20.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he loves the idea (b) he is very excited (c) he is hungry (d) he may be upset
- 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 23.👀 In a friendly chat, how long should you look into someone’s eyes? (a) never at all (b) without blinking (c) a few seconds at a time (d) the whole time
- 24.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) speak even faster (b) shout (c) slow down (d) stop talking forever
- 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 26.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Move. Now.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 27.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: looking away mid-chat? (a) posture (b) eye contact (c) a gesture (d) facial expression
- 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 29.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) loud enough to hear (b) whispering to a group (c) talking while eating (d) speaking too fast
- 30.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) at a shop counter (b) near a sleeping baby (c) asking Ma’am a doubt (d) calling across a field
- 31.🔊 Which voice fits this: asking Ma’am a doubt? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a soft voice (c) a normal voice
- 32.📢 Why should you not shout out answers in class? (a) teachers love it (b) it feels rude to others (c) it is too quiet (d) it helps everyone
- 33.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 34.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) folded hands for namaste (b) looking at the speaker (c) a warm smile (d) sitting up straight
- 35.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Give me your eraser.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering your mouth (b) speaking too fast (c) jumping between topics (d) facing the listener
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) main point first (c) jumping between topics (d) covering your mouth
- 38.🧍 Positive or negative body language: arms relaxed? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 39.True or false: “standing too close” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 40.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- assertive
- negative body language
- makes speech unclear
- “I feel left out.”
- a soft voice
- waving hello
- False
- jumping between topics
- aggressive
- a steady pace
- passive
- False
- in the library
- a blaming “you” line
- “Thanks for listening.”
- say why it matters
- a normal voice
- False
- rude disagreement
- he may be upset
- False
- rambling and unclear
- a few seconds at a time
- slow down
- False
- a rude tone
- eye contact
- True
- loud enough to hear
- near a sleeping baby
- a normal voice
- it feels rude to others
- False
- a warm smile
- a rude tone
- facing the listener
- main point first
- positive body language
- True
- True
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