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. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at them rudely (b) slouching low (c) nodding to show interest (d) rolling your eyes
- 3.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
- 4.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) cheering at a match (b) near a sleeping baby (c) leading the PT drill (d) at the lunch table
- 5.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they are polite (b) they save time (c) they sound smart (d) they hide your point
- 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at family dinner (b) leading the PT drill (c) cheering at a match (d) warning of danger
- 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
- 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 9.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) in the library (b) near a sleeping baby (c) at the lunch table (d) in a hospital ward
- 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 12.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 13.🙂 What is the easiest way to look friendly? (a) a frown (b) a glare (c) a yawn (d) a smile
- 14.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: lots of “umm… like…”? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 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.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) calling across a field (b) leading the PT drill (c) when Dadi is resting (d) at a shop counter
- 17.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) jumping between topics (b) pausing between ideas (c) a steady pace (d) one point at a time
- 18.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 2 (b) step 3 (c) step 1 (d) step 4
- 19.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or ask for a change? (a) say why it matters (b) ask for a change
- 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
- 21.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: looking at the speaker? (a) posture (b) facial expression (c) a gesture (d) eye contact
- 22.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or say what you would like? (a) say why it matters (b) say what you would like
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) glancing at each friend (b) standing with feet apart (c) slouching on the desk (d) leaning back lazily
- 24.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 25.True or false: “turning your back” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 26.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) looking at the speaker (b) sitting up straight (c) waving hello (d) glancing at each friend
- 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) glancing at each friend (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) looking at the speaker (d) slouching on the desk
- 28.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 29.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 31.True or false: “arms tightly crossed” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 32.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
- 33.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like real praise (b) like a gift (c) like a thank-you (d) like a put-down
- 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Sir, I didn’t understand step 2. Could you show it again?” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 37.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he is hungry (b) he loves the idea (c) he is very excited (d) he may be upset
- 39.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) looking at the speaker (b) waving hello (c) pointing to the map (d) a warm smile
- 40.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Sorry, could you say that again?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
Answer key
- True
- nodding to show interest
- step 3
- near a sleeping baby
- they hide your point
- at family dinner
- True
- rude disagreement
- False
- at the lunch table
- polite disagreement
- a blaming “you” line
- a smile
- makes speech unclear
- give your reason
- when Dadi is resting
- jumping between topics
- step 1
- say why it matters
- “No, but I can explain.”
- eye contact
- say why it matters
- glancing at each friend
- a blaming “you” line
- True
- waving hello
- slouching on the desk
- makes speech unclear
- a polite tone
- assertive
- True
- True
- like a put-down
- False
- clear and to the point
- rude disagreement
- True
- he may be upset
- a warm smile
- a polite tone
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