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. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: “an open, calm face” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
- 4.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
- 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
- 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 7.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: speaking too fast? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 8.🙂 What is the easiest way to look friendly? (a) a glare (b) a frown (c) a smile (d) a yawn
- 9.🔊 Which voice fits this: in the library? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a normal voice (c) a soft voice
- 10.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) in a hospital ward (b) at family dinner (c) warning of danger (d) near a sleeping baby
- 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
- 12.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: standing with feet apart? (a) a gesture (b) facial expression (c) eye contact (d) posture
- 13.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 16.True or false: “staring at your shoes” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 19.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Sorry, could you say that again?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 21.🎯 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
- 22.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: mumbling? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 23.True or false: “pausing between ideas” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 26.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a singing voice (b) a loud shout (c) a soft, clear voice (d) a whisper nobody hears
- 27.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 28.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You ignore me!” (b) “You never listen!” (c) “I feel left out.” (d) “You’re so rude!”
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at a shop counter (b) asking Ma’am a doubt (c) calling across a field (d) at family dinner
- 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 31.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: pointing to the map? (a) eye contact (b) a gesture (c) facial expression (d) posture
- 32.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they sound smart (b) they hide your point (c) they are polite (d) they save time
- 33.True or false: “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Give me your eraser.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) in a hospital ward (b) near a sleeping baby (c) in the library (d) asking Ma’am a doubt
- 37.🧍 Which of these is a gesture? (a) looking at the speaker (b) a thumbs-up (c) slouching on the desk (d) standing with feet apart
- 38.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 39.🧍 Positive or negative body language: arms relaxed? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) jumping between topics (b) lots of “umm… like…” (c) loud enough to hear (d) talking while eating
Answer key
- False
- False
- False
- False
- True
- True
- makes speech unclear
- a smile
- a soft voice
- warning of danger
- honest and respectful
- posture
- a blaming “you” line
- passive
- rude disagreement
- True
- assertive
- assertive
- a polite tone
- rude disagreement
- clear and to the point
- makes speech unclear
- False
- aggressive
- assertive
- a soft, clear voice
- negative body language
- “I feel left out.”
- calling across a field
- polite disagreement
- a gesture
- they hide your point
- False
- True
- a rude tone
- asking Ma’am a doubt
- a thumbs-up
- makes speech unclear
- positive body language
- loud enough to hear
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