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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 2.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 3 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 2
- 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or say when it happens? (a) say how you feel (b) say when it happens
- 5.True or false: “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 6.True or false: “slouching low” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 7.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🧍 Positive or negative body language: turning your back? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 9.🙅 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
- 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 12.True or false: “Would you like to play with us?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 13.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a puzzled look (b) slouching on the desk (c) sitting up straight (d) standing with feet apart
- 16.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
- 17.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 4 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
- 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 19.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: lots of “umm… like…”? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 20.True or false: “Move. Now.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning your back (b) sitting up straight (c) an open, calm face (d) a relaxed smile
- 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
- 23.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Too late.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Thanks for listening.”
- 25.True or false: “Give me your eraser.” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “covering your mouth” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 27.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the tone (b) the font (c) the spelling (d) the date
- 28.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🧍 Positive or negative body language: standing tall? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 31.True or false: “simple words” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 32.🔊 Which of these needs a soft voice? (a) at a shop counter (b) at the lunch table (c) asking Ma’am a doubt (d) in the library
- 33.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) the weather (b) the other’s faults (c) old fights (d) your own feelings
- 34.🦁 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
- 35.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
- 36.True or false: “a relaxed smile” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 37.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
- 38.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🤝 Body language means… (a) sign boards only (b) talking without words (c) speaking loudly (d) writing in a diary
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms relaxed (b) smirking (c) an open, calm face (d) facing the person
Answer key
- assertive
- step 1
- False
- say how you feel
- False
- True
- False
- negative body language
- he may be upset
- assertive
- polite disagreement
- False
- False
- say no, tell an adult
- a puzzled look
- True
- step 3
- polite disagreement
- makes speech unclear
- False
- turning your back
- True
- True
- “Thanks for listening.”
- True
- True
- the tone
- False
- False
- positive body language
- False
- in the library
- your own feelings
- assertive
- False
- True
- step 2
- False
- talking without words
- smirking
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