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: “Thank you for waiting, Uncle.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 3.True or false: “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
- 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 6.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps you speak clearly
- 7.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) loud enough to hear (b) main point first (c) jumping between topics (d) facing the listener
- 8.🔊 Which voice fits this: at family dinner? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a normal voice (c) a soft voice
- 9.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
- 10.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) nose to nose (b) across the room (c) behind them (d) about an arm’s length
- 11.True or false: “You can’t play. Go away.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) staring at your shoes (b) standing too close (c) nodding to show interest (d) arms tightly crossed
- 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 14.🎵 What is tone of voice? (a) what you wear (b) your handwriting (c) how tall you are (d) how you sound
- 15.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🧍 Positive or negative body language: nodding to show interest? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 17.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You never listen!” (b) “I feel left out.” (c) “You’re so rude!” (d) “You ignore me!”
- 18.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You keep messing up my things!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 19.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) speak even faster (b) shout (c) slow down (d) stop talking forever
- 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 21.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or say what you would like? (a) say why it matters (b) say what you would like
- 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing between ideas (b) simple words (c) whispering to a group (d) one point at a time
- 24.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: waving hello? (a) a gesture (b) eye contact (c) facial expression (d) posture
- 25.🙂 What is the easiest way to look friendly? (a) a frown (b) a glare (c) a smile (d) a yawn
- 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Move. Now.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 28.True or false: “calling across a field” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
- 30.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “What? Speak properly!” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
- 32.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: “at a shop counter” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 35.True or false: “at family dinner” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) False (b) True
- 36.True or false: “calling across a field” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) False (b) True
- 37.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
- 38.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the font (b) the tone (c) the spelling (d) the date
- 39.👵 Talking to an elder, which tone fits best? (a) mocking (b) bored and flat (c) respectful and warm (d) bossy and loud
- 40.True or false: “Please pass the salt, Didi.” is a rude tone. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- True
- False
- True
- True
- False
- makes speech unclear
- jumping between topics
- a normal voice
- False
- about an arm’s length
- False
- nodding to show interest
- assertive
- how you sound
- False
- positive body language
- “I feel left out.”
- a blaming “you” line
- slow down
- assertive
- say why it matters
- rude disagreement
- whispering to a group
- a gesture
- a smile
- True
- a rude tone
- False
- aggressive
- a rude tone
- honest and respectful
- False
- True
- polite disagreement
- False
- True
- “No, but I can explain.”
- the tone
- respectful and warm
- False
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