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.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Thanks for listening.” (d) “Too late.”
- 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady pace (b) covering your mouth (c) jumping between topics (d) whispering to a group
- 3.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
- 4.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they win the fight (c) they sound louder (d) they don’t attack
- 5.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Kabir, please return my blue pen after class.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 6.🙄 Your friend says “Great job” in a mocking tone. How will it feel? (a) like a thank-you (b) like real praise (c) like a gift (d) like a put-down
- 7.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: a frown? (a) a gesture (b) eye contact (c) posture (d) facial expression
- 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 9.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) simple words (b) pausing between ideas (c) jumping between topics (d) main point first
- 10.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 3
- 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 12.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You’re so rude!” (b) “You ignore me!” (c) “You never listen!” (d) “I feel left out.”
- 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 14.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: sitting up straight? (a) eye contact (b) a gesture (c) facial expression (d) posture
- 16.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Give me your eraser.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 17.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) pausing between ideas (b) covering your mouth (c) facing the listener (d) main point first
- 18.🎯 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
- 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
- 20.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) slow down (b) speak even faster (c) stop talking forever (d) shout
- 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) hungry (d) happy
- 23.🤝 Body language means… (a) sign boards only (b) writing in a diary (c) speaking loudly (d) talking without words
- 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 25.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is clear and to the point. (a) True (b) False
- 26.True or false: “whispering to a group” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say why it matters? (a) say when it happens (b) say why it matters
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking too fast (b) mumbling (c) talking while eating (d) main point first
- 29.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) facing the person (b) staring at your shoes (c) slouching low (d) rolling your eyes
- 31.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 3 (b) step 2 (c) step 1 (d) step 4
- 32.🧍 Positive or negative body language: arms relaxed? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 33.🗣️ 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
- 34.True or false: “a steady pace” makes speech unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 36.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or name your feeling? (a) name the action (b) name your feeling
- 37.True or false: “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” is a polite tone. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: main point first? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 39.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
- 40.True or false: “turning your back” is negative body language. (a) True (b) False
Answer key
- “Thanks for listening.”
- a steady pace
- False
- they don’t attack
- clear and to the point
- like a put-down
- facial expression
- rude disagreement
- jumping between topics
- step 1
- polite disagreement
- “I feel left out.”
- passive
- True
- posture
- a rude tone
- covering your mouth
- clear and to the point
- True
- slow down
- True
- upset
- talking without words
- False
- True
- True
- say when it happens
- main point first
- False
- facing the person
- step 2
- positive body language
- an “I” statement
- False
- True
- name your feeling
- True
- helps you speak clearly
- False
- True
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