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.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say what you would like? (a) say when it happens (b) say what you would like
- 2.True or false: “Could you please move a little?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling (b) facing the listener (c) main point first (d) loud enough to hear
- 4.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they sound smart (b) they hide your point (c) they save time (d) they are polite
- 5.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 6.📢 Why should you not shout out answers in class? (a) it feels rude to others (b) it helps everyone (c) it is too quiet (d) teachers love it
- 7.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You never listen!” (b) “I feel left out.” (c) “You ignore me!” (d) “You’re so rude!”
- 8.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Could you please move a little?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 9.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) smirking (b) staring at your shoes (c) rolling your eyes (d) standing tall
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) friendly eye contact (b) arms tightly crossed (c) nodding to show interest (d) sitting up straight
- 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 12.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) nose to nose (b) across the room (c) behind them (d) about an arm’s length
- 13.🧍 Which of these is about eye contact? (a) leaning back lazily (b) standing with feet apart (c) a puzzled look (d) looking away mid-chat
- 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 15.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or give your reason? (a) say what you would like (b) give your reason
- 16.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
- 17.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a normal voice. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) facing the person (b) rolling your eyes (c) smirking (d) standing too close
- 19.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) slouch, hands in pockets (b) stand tall, hands still (c) lean on the wall (d) sit on her desk
- 20.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they don’t attack (c) they win the fight (d) they sound louder
- 21.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) old fights (b) your own feelings (c) the other’s faults (d) the weather
- 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
- 23.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a soft, clear voice (b) a whisper nobody hears (c) a loud shout (d) a singing voice
- 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 26.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: “warning of danger” needs a normal voice. (a) False (b) True
- 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
- 29.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 31.True or false: “mumbling” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 32.🔊 Which of these needs a normal voice? (a) calling across a field (b) in a hospital ward (c) near a sleeping baby (d) at the lunch table
- 33.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) a relaxed smile (b) arms tightly crossed (c) standing tall (d) nodding to show interest
- 34.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: lots of “umm… like…”? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 35.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 36.🔊 Which voice fits this: at a shop counter? (a) a normal voice (b) a loud, clear voice (c) a soft voice
- 37.True or false: “Sorry, could you say that again?” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 38.True or false: “simple words” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 39.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the date (b) the spelling (c) the tone (d) the font
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud enough to hear (b) facing the listener (c) lots of “umm… like…” (d) simple words
Answer key
- say when it happens
- False
- mumbling
- they hide your point
- True
- it feels rude to others
- “I feel left out.”
- a polite tone
- standing tall
- arms tightly crossed
- aggressive
- about an arm’s length
- looking away mid-chat
- assertive
- give your reason
- True
- False
- facing the person
- stand tall, hands still
- they don’t attack
- your own feelings
- passive
- a soft, clear voice
- aggressive
- True
- True
- False
- False
- True
- clear and to the point
- True
- at the lunch table
- arms tightly crossed
- makes speech unclear
- an “I” statement
- a normal voice
- True
- False
- the tone
- lots of “umm… like…”
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