Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 112 · 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.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) walk off mid-line (d) ask “was it okay?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feet steady and apart (b) hands deep in pockets (c) fiddling with a pen (d) arms crossed tightly
4. 4.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
5. 5.📅 On which date of January is India’s Republic Day?
6. 6.True or false: when you are speaking near a sleeping baby at home, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting every word (b) covering your mouth (c) mumbling (d) keeping your chin up
8. 8.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on our Constitution and its values? (a) Independence Day (b) Republic Day (c) Children’s Day (d) World Environment Day
9. 9.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) a clear, large picture (b) tiny 10-point text (c) full paragraphs to read (d) too many bullet points
10. 10.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a vote of thanks? (a) formal (b) informal
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
12. 12.🖥️ Why should you not put your whole speech on the slides? (a) slides get angry (b) it is too colourful (c) it saves too much time (d) people read, not listen
13. 13.🙋 You don’t know the answer to a question. What is best? (a) make up an answer (b) ignore the question (c) laugh at the asker (d) say you will find out
14. 14.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a talk at a parent–teacher meeting? (a) informal (b) formal
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
17. 17.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: dark text on light? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
18. 18.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❔ When you ask a yes–no question in English, your voice often… (a) stops in the middle (b) goes silent (c) gets very loud (d) rises at the end
20. 20.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔊 You are addressing the whole school on the playground. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
22. 22.True or false: for the water level of a tank every minute as it fills, a line chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “answer”? (a) b (b) w (c) k (d) h
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a clear last line (c) apologising at the end (d) trailing off
25. 25.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Independence Day (c) Children’s Day (d) World Environment Day
26. 26.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: rolling your eyes? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
27. 27.True or false: a speech on the meaning of 15 August suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping water before (b) shouting every word (c) keeping your chin up (d) changing your speed
29. 29.💬 Is “Good morning, respected” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
30. 30.True or false: “reading with head down” is poor eye contact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: for a puppy’s weight each week as it grows, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 Is “Guess what happened!” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
33. 33.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for reading the news in assembly? (a) informal (b) formal
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a video call with your grandparents? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
37. 37.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: dropping to a near-whisper for a secret? (a) pace (b) pitch (c) a pause (d) volume
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) Guess what happened! (c) It is my privilege to (d) You won’t believe this!
40. 40.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or welcoming the guests? (a) the National Anthem (b) welcoming the guests

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