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.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: “Salt. Pass it.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 4.True or false: “staring at your shoes” is positive body language. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “You can’t play. Go away.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 6.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) leading the PT drill (b) cheering at a match (c) calling across a field (d) in the library
- 7.🦁 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
- 8.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 1
- 9.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 10.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he is very excited (b) he may be upset (c) he is hungry (d) he loves the idea
- 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a thumbs-up (b) waving hello (c) pointing to the map (d) a puzzled look
- 12.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a thumbs-up? (a) eye contact (b) posture (c) facial expression (d) a gesture
- 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
- 14.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a whisper nobody hears (b) a loud shout (c) a soft, clear voice (d) a singing voice
- 15.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say why it matters? (a) ask for a change (b) say why it matters
- 16.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) glancing at each friend (b) a puzzled look (c) folded hands for namaste (d) pointing to the map
- 17.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) loud enough to hear (b) simple words (c) facing the listener (d) whispering to a group
- 18.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: pausing between ideas? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 19.True or false: “standing tall” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 21.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) facing the listener (b) one point at a time (c) covering your mouth (d) a steady pace
- 22.🧍 Which of these is about eye contact? (a) leaning back lazily (b) a warm smile (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) waving hello
- 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 24.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 25.True or false: “Sorry, could you say that again?” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 26.True or false: “pausing between ideas” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) a steady pace (b) facing the listener (c) jumping between topics (d) pausing between ideas
- 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 30.🧍 Positive or negative body language: smirking? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 31.True or false: “I feel stressed when the music is loud while I study.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 32.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 33.True or false: “facing the person” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: a steady pace? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 35.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) lean on the wall (b) stand tall, hands still (c) sit on her desk (d) slouch, hands in pockets
- 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 37.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) a warm smile (b) standing with feet apart (c) waving hello (d) a thumbs-up
- 38.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 39.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 40.True or false: “loud enough to hear” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- a blaming “you” line
- True
- False
- False
- a rude tone
- in the library
- assertive
- step 3
- an “I” statement
- he may be upset
- a puzzled look
- a gesture
- passive
- a soft, clear voice
- say why it matters
- a puzzled look
- whispering to a group
- helps you speak clearly
- False
- an “I” statement
- covering your mouth
- avoiding someone’s eyes
- True
- True
- True
- True
- True
- jumping between topics
- polite disagreement
- negative body language
- True
- a polite tone
- True
- helps you speak clearly
- stand tall, hands still
- True
- standing with feet apart
- True
- False
- True
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