Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Public speaking lesson 8: Part 1 test: speaking basics · Set 19 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (Find the skill, use the tip): Read the question and find the skill: nerves, voice, body, eyes, pronunciation or audience. Use that lesson’s tip — breathe and prepare, back row and steady pace, pause and pitch, stand tall, look around, finish every word, audience first. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.True or false: “skipping breakfast” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) rushing to finish (b) saying sorry first (c) skipping breakfast (d) stretching your arms
3. 3.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) skip it (b) say it in one rush (c) break it into syllables (d) whisper it
4. 4.True or false: “swaying side to side” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: reading the news in assembly needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: when you are saying the main message of your speech, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
9. 9.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) hiding behind notes (c) rushing to finish (d) smiling at a friend
10. 10.🙌 What does raising two fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a number
11. 11.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) helpful (b) distracting
12. 12.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) monotonous (b) expressive (c) energetic (d) melodious
13. 13.True or false: giving the rules of an exam hall suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) formal (b) informal
15. 15.Which word has a silent k? (a) palm (b) wrap (c) knit (d) castle
16. 16.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
17. 17.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) slouching (c) feet steady and apart (d) hands deep in pockets
18. 18.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for planning a game at break time? (a) informal (b) formal
19. 19.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at each section (b) close your eyes (c) look at one person (d) look at the floor
20. 20.True or false: “cramming late at night” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) swaying side to side (b) open hands (c) natural gestures (d) standing tall
22. 22.🏫 Which is the best way to start a speech in morning assembly? (a) Oi, all of you (b) Good morning, everyone (c) Hey guys, what’s up (d) Yo, listen up
23. 23.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) not at all (b) the whole speech (c) a few seconds (d) a few minutes
24. 24.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Respected judges, (b) Esteemed guests, (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Kindly allow me to begin
25. 25.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) finishing every word (c) breathing from the belly (d) speaking to the back row
26. 26.True or false: “feet steady and apart” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Gonna tell you something (b) I would like to begin by (c) Guess what happened! (d) Hey guys!
28. 28.Which word has a silent s? (a) knot (b) aisle (c) cupboard (d) raspberry
29. 29.Which word has a silent t? (a) sign (b) fasten (c) knit (d) knot
30. 30.🔊 You are speaking near a sleeping baby at home. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
31. 31.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
32. 32.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: standing tall? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
33. 33.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) slouching (b) hands deep in pockets (c) standing tall (d) fiddling with a pen
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Respected judges, (c) Good morning, respected (d) Guess what happened!
36. 36.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: tapping your foot? (a) distracting (b) helpful
37. 37.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 Is “Kindly allow me to begin” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
39. 39.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “congratulations”?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slow deep breaths (b) hiding behind notes (c) practising aloud (d) standing tall

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