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: “staring at your shoes” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
- 2.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
- 3.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 4 (b) step 2 (c) step 3 (d) step 1
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) nodding to show interest (b) arms relaxed (c) a relaxed smile (d) rolling your eyes
- 5.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) slouching low (b) pointing at them rudely (c) facing the person (d) staring at your shoes
- 6.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “Thanks for listening.” (c) “Too late.” (d) “You should be sorry!”
- 7.True or false: “Please pass the salt, Didi.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 9.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 10.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) a steady pace (b) covering your mouth (c) main point first (d) facing the listener
- 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
- 12.True or false: “Could you please move a little?” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 13.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 15.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) pointing to the map (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) glancing at each friend (d) a warm smile
- 16.True or false: “Would you like to play with us?” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 18.True or false: “Sorry, could you say that again?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 19.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms relaxed (b) standing tall (c) a relaxed smile (d) staring at your shoes
- 22.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) slouching low (b) an open, calm face (c) rolling your eyes (d) standing too close
- 23.True or false: “main point first” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 24.True or false: “warning of danger” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 25.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) waving hello (b) avoiding someone’s eyes (c) looking away mid-chat (d) standing with feet apart
- 26.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 27.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 29.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “I feel left out.” (b) “You ignore me!” (c) “You never listen!” (d) “You’re so rude!”
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) jumping between topics (b) speaking too fast (c) pausing between ideas (d) talking while eating
- 32.🔊 Which voice fits this: at family dinner? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) simple words (b) covering your mouth (c) talking while eating (d) whispering to a group
- 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 35.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a frown? (a) posture (b) facial expression (c) eye contact (d) a gesture
- 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 38.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or ask for a change? (a) say how you feel (b) ask for a change
- 39.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: pointing to the map? (a) eye contact (b) facial expression (c) a gesture (d) posture
- 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- True
- False
- step 1
- rolling your eyes
- facing the person
- “Thanks for listening.”
- True
- aggressive
- True
- covering your mouth
- “No, but I can explain.”
- True
- clear and to the point
- passive
- pointing to the map
- True
- rude disagreement
- False
- False
- False
- staring at your shoes
- an open, calm face
- False
- False
- waving hello
- True
- True
- True
- False
- “I feel left out.”
- pausing between ideas
- a normal voice
- simple words
- polite disagreement
- facial expression
- True
- polite disagreement
- say how you feel
- a gesture
- False
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