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 passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
- 2.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they sound louder (b) they hide feelings (c) they win the fight (d) they don’t attack
- 3.True or false: “cheering at a match” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) False (b) True
- 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 5.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) one point at a time (b) loud enough to hear (c) simple words (d) mumbling
- 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 7.True or false: “arms relaxed” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 9.True or false: “You can’t play. Go away.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 10.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 11.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “You can’t play. Go away.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
- 13.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the spelling (b) the tone (c) the font (d) the date
- 14.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 15.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🙅 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
- 17.🧍 Which of these is about eye contact? (a) a frown (b) a thumbs-up (c) looking away mid-chat (d) slouching on the desk
- 18.True or false: “standing too close” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 20.True or false: “mumbling” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 21.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 22.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
- 23.True or false: “simple words” helps you speak clearly. (a) False (b) True
- 24.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) friendly eye contact (c) a relaxed smile (d) an open, calm face
- 25.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they save time (b) they are polite (c) they hide your point (d) they sound smart
- 26.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) asking Ma’am a doubt (b) calling across a field (c) at the lunch table (d) near a sleeping baby
- 27.True or false: “Pen, the blue, you had it, or someone, whatever, give.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 4 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
- 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) one point at a time (c) loud enough to hear (d) facing the listener
- 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
- 33.🔊 Which voice fits this: at the lunch table? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a soft voice (c) a normal voice
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) in the library (b) when Dadi is resting (c) calling across a field (d) in a hospital ward
- 35.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a loud shout (b) a singing voice (c) a whisper nobody hears (d) a soft, clear voice
- 36.🧍 Positive or negative body language: standing tall? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 37.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) a relaxed smile (b) pointing at them rudely (c) slouching low (d) arms tightly crossed
- 38.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) mumbling (b) main point first (c) speaking too fast (d) lots of “umm… like…”
- 39.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a frown? (a) eye contact (b) posture (c) a gesture (d) facial expression
- 40.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- False
- they don’t attack
- True
- assertive
- mumbling
- passive
- False
- False
- False
- False
- a rude tone
- False
- the tone
- rambling and unclear
- True
- he may be upset
- looking away mid-chat
- False
- rude disagreement
- False
- False
- False
- True
- arms tightly crossed
- they hide your point
- calling across a field
- False
- makes speech unclear
- step 3
- False
- lots of “umm… like…”
- True
- a normal voice
- calling across a field
- a soft, clear voice
- positive body language
- a relaxed smile
- main point first
- facial expression
- True
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