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) True (b) False
- 2.True or false: “lots of “umm… like…”” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 3.True or false: “pointing at them rudely” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) lean on the wall (b) stand tall, hands still (c) slouch, hands in pockets (d) sit on her desk
- 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 6.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) about an arm’s length (b) nose to nose (c) across the room (d) behind them
- 7.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 2 (b) step 3 (c) step 1 (d) step 4
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) main point first (b) talking while eating (c) covering your mouth (d) jumping between topics
- 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at a shop counter (b) when Dadi is resting (c) in the library (d) in a hospital ward
- 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
- 12.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: slouching on the desk? (a) eye contact (b) facial expression (c) posture (d) a gesture
- 13.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
- 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
- 15.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: mumbling? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 17.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) a steady pace (b) loud enough to hear (c) whispering to a group (d) main point first
- 18.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Too late.” (b) “Thanks for listening.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “You should be sorry!”
- 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 20.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) pausing between ideas (b) speaking too fast (c) covering your mouth (d) mumbling
- 21.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 22.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) hungry (b) sleepy (c) upset (d) happy
- 23.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like real praise (b) like a put-down (c) like a thank-you (d) like a gift
- 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 25.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Would you like to play with us?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 27.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 28.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 29.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) glancing at each friend (b) a warm smile (c) avoiding someone’s eyes (d) sitting up straight
- 30.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Please pass the salt, Didi.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a puzzled look (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm smile (d) slouching on the desk
- 33.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: jumping between topics? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 34.True or false: “Could you please move a little?” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or name your feeling? (a) give your reason (b) name your feeling
- 36.True or false: “Could you please move a little?” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 37.True or false: “What? Speak properly!” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🧍 Which of these is about posture? (a) sitting up straight (b) a frown (c) waving hello (d) a puzzled look
- 39.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
Answer key
- False
- True
- True
- stand tall, hands still
- False
- about an arm’s length
- step 4
- main point first
- False
- at a shop counter
- True
- posture
- False
- aggressive
- makes speech unclear
- passive
- whispering to a group
- “Thanks for listening.”
- aggressive
- pausing between ideas
- an “I” statement
- upset
- like a put-down
- rude disagreement
- a polite tone
- aggressive
- a blaming “you” line
- an “I” statement
- a warm smile
- a polite tone
- rude disagreement
- slouching on the desk
- makes speech unclear
- False
- name your feeling
- True
- False
- sitting up straight
- clear and to the point
- “No, but I can explain.”
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