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? “Give me your eraser.” (a) a rude tone (b) a polite tone
- 2.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) lean on the wall (b) sit on her desk (c) stand tall, hands still (d) slouch, hands in pockets
- 3.True or false: “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
- 5.🐢 You speak so fast that friends keep saying “What?” What should you do? (a) slow down (b) shout (c) stop talking forever (d) speak even faster
- 6.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cheering at a match (b) at family dinner (c) warning of danger (d) calling across a field
- 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
- 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching on the desk (b) raised eyebrows (c) standing with feet apart (d) sitting up straight
- 10.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or say what you would like? (a) give your reason (b) say what you would like
- 11.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they win the fight (b) they sound louder (c) they hide feelings (d) they don’t attack
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) friendly eye contact (b) sitting up straight (c) facing the person (d) slouching low
- 13.🎯 Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) loud enough to hear (b) simple words (c) mumbling (d) main point first
- 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 15.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) negative body language (b) positive body language
- 16.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Step… the thing… I didn’t, umm, never mind.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 17.True or false: “arms relaxed” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Thanks for listening.” (b) “Too late.” (c) “Whatever.” (d) “You should be sorry!”
- 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
- 20.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) upset (b) happy (c) sleepy (d) hungry
- 21.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 22.True or false: “talking while eating” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 23.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
- 24.🎵 Polite tone or rude tone? “Please pass the salt, Didi.” (a) a polite tone (b) a rude tone
- 25.True or false: “leading the PT drill” needs a soft voice. (a) True (b) False
- 26.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “Money, there’s this trip, or a form, I forget what, some amount.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 27.True or false: “a relaxed smile” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
- 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
- 30.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 31.🔊 Which voice fits this: in a hospital ward? (a) a loud, clear voice (b) a soft voice (c) a normal voice
- 32.📚 You need to ask the librarian something. What voice should you use? (a) a singing voice (b) a loud shout (c) a soft, clear voice (d) a whisper nobody hears
- 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
- 34.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
- 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
- 36.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: loud enough to hear? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 37.True or false: “at the lunch table” needs a soft voice. (a) False (b) True
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing too close (b) arms relaxed (c) nodding to show interest (d) sitting up straight
- 39.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
- 40.😠 Your brother takes your book. Which reply has a calm tone? (a) “I hate you!” (b) “GIVE IT NOW!” (c) “You thief!” (d) “Please give it back.”
Answer key
- a rude tone
- stand tall, hands still
- True
- assertive
- slow down
- a blaming “you” line
- at family dinner
- aggressive
- raised eyebrows
- give your reason
- they don’t attack
- slouching low
- mumbling
- polite disagreement
- negative body language
- rambling and unclear
- False
- “Thanks for listening.”
- “No, but I can explain.”
- upset
- clear and to the point
- True
- False
- a polite tone
- False
- rambling and unclear
- False
- polite disagreement
- True
- False
- a soft voice
- a soft, clear voice
- passive
- True
- rude disagreement
- helps you speak clearly
- False
- standing too close
- False
- “Please give it back.”
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