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 aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
- 2.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “So, like, umm, my head, and then, you know, the thing…” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 3.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “You should be sorry!” (b) “Too late.” (c) “Thanks for listening.” (d) “Whatever.”
- 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 5.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 6.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
- 7.😊 The same words “Thank you” can sound kind or rude. What changes? (a) the tone (b) the spelling (c) the font (d) the date
- 8.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) lots of “umm… like…” (b) a steady pace (c) speaking too fast (d) whispering to a group
- 11.🗣️ Why avoid lots of “umm” and “like”? (a) they sound smart (b) they hide your point (c) they save time (d) they are polite
- 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
- 13.🧍 Which of these is positive body language? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) facing the person (c) slouching low (d) smirking
- 14.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Mum, I need ₹50 for the class trip by Friday.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning your back (b) an open, calm face (c) a relaxed smile (d) nodding to show interest
- 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
- 17.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
- 18.🔊 Which of these needs a normal voice? (a) when Dadi is resting (b) in a hospital ward (c) near a sleeping baby (d) at family dinner
- 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they sound louder (b) they don’t attack (c) they win the fight (d) they hide feelings
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing to the map (b) a thumbs-up (c) a frown (d) waving hello
- 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 23.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Sorry, could you say that again?” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 24.🔊 Which voice fits this: asking Ma’am a doubt? (a) a soft voice (b) a loud, clear voice (c) a normal voice
- 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
- 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
- 27.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or say why it matters? (a) say how you feel (b) say why it matters
- 28.🧍 Which of these is a facial expression? (a) glancing at each friend (b) a puzzled look (c) a thumbs-up (d) looking away mid-chat
- 29.True or false: “near a sleeping baby” needs a normal voice. (a) True (b) False
- 30.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or say how you feel? (a) name the action (b) say how you feel
- 31.🧍 Which of these is negative body language? (a) standing too close (b) sitting up straight (c) a relaxed smile (d) an open, calm face
- 32.True or false: “nodding to show interest” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 33.True or false: “Mum, I need ₹50 for the class trip by Friday.” is clear and to the point. (a) False (b) True
- 34.True or false: “sitting up straight” is positive body language. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 36.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Step… the thing… I didn’t, umm, never mind.” (a) clear and to the point (b) rambling and unclear
- 37.🙅 Your friend crosses his arms tightly and looks away while you talk. What may it show? (a) he is very excited (b) he is hungry (c) he loves the idea (d) he may be upset
- 38.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) across the room (b) about an arm’s length (c) behind them (d) nose to nose
- 39.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or say why it matters? (a) say what you would like (b) say why it matters
- 40.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) what you would like (b) a list of faults (c) a loud sigh (d) a threat
Answer key
- True
- rambling and unclear
- “Thanks for listening.”
- True
- an “I” statement
- step 1
- the tone
- a blaming “you” line
- rude disagreement
- a steady pace
- they hide your point
- True
- facing the person
- clear and to the point
- turning your back
- “No, but I can explain.”
- a blaming “you” line
- at family dinner
- True
- they don’t attack
- a frown
- passive
- a polite tone
- a normal voice
- True
- share your view kindly
- say how you feel
- a puzzled look
- False
- say how you feel
- standing too close
- True
- True
- True
- passive
- rambling and unclear
- he may be upset
- about an arm’s length
- say why it matters
- what you would like
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