Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 102 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (Know it, then say it): Find the topic of the question: voice, body, words, structure, timing, slides, charts, questions or school events. Use that lesson’s tip and read every option before you choose. For number questions, write the calculation first: words = rate × minutes, the missing pie slice = 100 − the others.

1. 1.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
2. 2.True or false: “arms crossed tightly” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) to waste time (d) stories stick in minds
4. 4.Which word has a silent w? (a) wrap (b) honest (c) fasten (d) aisle
5. 5.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) hunched and closed (b) looking at the exit (c) arms tightly crossed (d) shoulders back, open
6. 6.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “slogan”?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feet steady and apart (b) touching your hair a lot (c) relaxed shoulders (d) chin up
8. 8.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
9. 9.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
10. 10.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: sipping water before? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
11. 11.📊 Which chart best shows what fraction of one pizza each friend ate? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
12. 12.✂️ Aarav’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Aarav speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 280 words. How many words must be cut?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) cramming late at night (c) picturing it going well (d) knowing your opening
14. 14.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) breathing from the belly (b) changing your speed (c) speaking to the back row (d) shouting every word
16. 16.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 450 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.🙂 Which expression suits revealing an answer nobody expected? (a) a warm smile (b) a serious face (c) a surprised look
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
19. 19.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: a ten-minute answer? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
21. 21.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute welcome speech?
22. 22.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) breaking long words up (b) mumbling into your chest (c) covering your mouth (d) chewing gum as you talk
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
24. 24.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a serious face (b) a warm smile (c) a surprised look
25. 25.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) informal (b) formal
27. 27.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
28. 28.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, body, closing
29. 29.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) change over time (b) a single number (c) parts of a whole (d) a list of names
30. 30.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) light grey on white (b) black text on white
31. 31.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) during the prizes (b) after the anthem (c) at the very end (d) near the start
32. 32.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Republic Day (c) Independence Day (d) World Environment Day
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
34. 34.True or false: “only reading silently” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
37. 37.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
38. 38.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
39. 39.True or false: “skipping breakfast” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: speeding up for an exciting chase is about pitch. (a) False (b) True

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