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.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Excuse me, may I borrow your eraser?” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 2.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
- 3.🔊 Which voice fits this: when Dadi is resting? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a soft voice (c) a normal voice
- 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
- 5.True or false: “Would you like to play with us?” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 6.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) old fights (b) your own feelings (c) the other’s faults (d) the weather
- 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) at the lunch table (b) when Dadi is resting (c) asking Ma’am a doubt (d) at a shop counter
- 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
- 10.🎯 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
- 11.True or false: “in the library” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) False (b) True
- 12.True or false: “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 14.True or false: “warning of danger” needs a normal voice. (a) False (b) True
- 15.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 17.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Too late.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “Thanks for listening.”
- 18.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a soft, clear voice (b) a whisper nobody hears (c) a singing voice (d) a loud shout
- 19.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You’re so rude!” (b) “You ignore me!” (c) “I feel left out.” (d) “You never listen!”
- 20.🔊 Which of these needs a normal voice? (a) asking Ma’am a doubt (b) leading the PT drill (c) near a sleeping baby (d) in the library
- 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching low (b) standing too close (c) smirking (d) an open, calm face
- 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
- 24.True or false: “Sorry, could you say that again?” is a rude tone. (a) True (b) False
- 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
- 26.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) jumping between topics (b) one point at a time (c) main point first (d) facing the listener
- 27.True or false: “arms relaxed” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) pausing between ideas (b) mumbling (c) talking while eating (d) covering your mouth
- 29.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) standing too close (b) smirking (c) slouching low (d) standing tall
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sitting up straight (b) nodding to show interest (c) standing tall (d) smirking
- 31.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they sound louder (c) they don’t attack (d) they win the fight
- 32.True or false: “in a hospital ward” needs a loud, clear voice. (a) True (b) False
- 33.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) covering your mouth (b) jumping between topics (c) mumbling (d) simple words
- 34.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
- 36.🧍 Positive or negative body language: a relaxed smile? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 37.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: looking at the speaker? (a) facial expression (b) eye contact (c) a gesture (d) posture
- 38.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) covering your mouth (c) whispering to a group (d) facing the listener
- 39.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 40.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 3
Answer key
- a polite tone
- False
- a soft voice
- “No, but I can explain.”
- True
- your own feelings
- passive
- when Dadi is resting
- False
- clear and to the point
- False
- True
- assertive
- False
- negative body language
- polite disagreement
- “Thanks for listening.”
- a soft, clear voice
- “I feel left out.”
- asking Ma’am a doubt
- assertive
- an open, calm face
- share your view kindly
- False
- passive
- jumping between topics
- True
- pausing between ideas
- standing tall
- smirking
- they don’t attack
- False
- simple words
- an “I” statement
- assertive
- positive body language
- eye contact
- facing the listener
- an “I” statement
- step 2
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