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.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) raised eyebrows (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) looking away mid-chat (d) slouching on the desk
- 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
- 4.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) False (b) True
- 5.🧍 Positive or negative body language: facing the person? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) friendly eye contact (b) nodding to show interest (c) a relaxed smile (d) standing too close
- 7.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) mumbling (b) loud enough to hear (c) jumping between topics (d) lots of “umm… like…”
- 8.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) cheering at a match (b) asking Ma’am a doubt (c) in the library (d) at family dinner
- 9.True or false: “I feel stressed when the music is loud while I study.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
- 12.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) stop talking forever (b) speak even faster (c) slow down (d) shout
- 13.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) True (b) False
- 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 15.True or false: “pointing at them rudely” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
- 16.True or false: “lots of “umm… like…”” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 17.True or false: “You cheat every time!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 18.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing too close (b) turning your back (c) an open, calm face (d) smirking
- 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 21.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a thumbs-up? (a) a gesture (b) eye contact (c) facial expression (d) posture
- 23.🧍 Positive or negative body language: slouching low? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 24.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say what you would like? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
- 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking too fast (b) whispering to a group (c) mumbling (d) a steady pace
- 27.True or false: “Please pass the salt, Didi.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Step… the thing… I didn’t, umm, never mind.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms relaxed (b) staring at your shoes (c) standing too close (d) pointing at them rudely
- 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
- 31.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: speaking too fast? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
- 33.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
- 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 35.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 36.True or false: “speaking too fast” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 38.True or false: “Could you please move a little?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: one point at a time? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 40.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they win the fight (b) they don’t attack (c) they sound louder (d) they hide feelings
Answer key
- raised eyebrows
- True
- False
- False
- positive body language
- standing too close
- loud enough to hear
- cheering at a match
- False
- aggressive
- say no, tell an adult
- slow down
- False
- False
- True
- True
- False
- a blaming “you” line
- an open, calm face
- False
- False
- a gesture
- negative body language
- step 4
- polite disagreement
- a steady pace
- True
- rambling and unclear
- arms relaxed
- False
- makes speech unclear
- True
- “No, but I can explain.”
- passive
- rambling and unclear
- True
- assertive
- False
- helps you speak clearly
- they don’t attack
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