Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.
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- 1.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
- 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
- 3.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
- 4.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a long story (b) a weather report (c) a maths sum (d) a short wise saying
- 5.True or false: “dark text on light” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
- 6.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) during the prizes (b) near the start (c) at the very end (d) after the anthem
- 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
- 8.🔊 You are asking the librarian a question in the reading room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
- 9.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
- 10.True or false: welcoming the chief guest needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🐶 Your story ends with a lost puppy found safe. Which face fits? (a) a blank stare (b) a bored yawn (c) an angry frown (d) a big smile
- 12.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) swaying side to side (b) slouching (c) standing tall (d) touching your hair a lot
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) a summary of the points
- 15.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the National Anthem (b) lighting the lamp (c) the prayer song (d) the group song
- 16.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
- 17.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
- 18.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: stopping for a moment after a key point? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) pace (d) volume
- 20.📅 On which date of November is Children’s Day celebrated in India?
- 21.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) My first point is
- 23.📋 In which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
- 24.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Republic Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
- 25.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the welcome address (c) the group song (d) the class skit
- 26.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: mumbling? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
- 27.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) mumble it (c) stress it a little (d) skip it
- 28.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part
- 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
- 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
- 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
- 32.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
- 33.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) tapping your foot (b) slouching (c) arms crossed tightly (d) feet steady and apart
- 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) running over time
- 35.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: relaxed shoulders? (a) distracting (b) helpful
- 36.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
- 37.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
- 38.True or false: “facing the audience” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) volume (b) a pause (c) pitch (d) pace
- 40.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) mumble the headlines (b) read only sports news (c) speak clearly, not rush (d) add made-up news
Answer key
- True
- a weak opening
- False
- a short wise saying
- True
- near the start
- a call to action
- speak softer
- calm and gentle
- False
- a big smile
- 420
- standing tall
- a summary of the points
- the group song
- a warm smile
- True
- False
- a pause
- 14
- a welcome address
- Take the case of
- the opening
- Republic Day
- the welcome address
- an unhelpful voice habit
- stress it a little
- cut the weakest part
- a fact hook
- starts the first point
- the body
- False
- feet steady and apart
- running over time
- helpful
- 5
- an impolite reply
- True
- volume
- speak clearly, not rush
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