Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 158 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) admitting you don’t know (b) staying calm (c) looking at everyone (d) interrupting the asker
2. 2.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how fast or slow you speak? (a) volume (b) pace (c) pitch (d) a pause
3. 3.True or false: “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) short and to the point (c) unrelated to the topic (d) as long as possible
5. 5.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
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.⏱️ How long is a typical “thought for the day”? (a) under a minute (b) a whole period (c) about an hour (d) all morning
8. 8.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) standing tall (b) relaxed shoulders (c) back to the audience (d) feet steady and apart
9. 9.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to fill time (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
10. 10.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is introducing an item. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: knowing your opening? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
14. 14.🙂 Which expression suits giving the rules of an exam hall? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
15. 15.⏱️ Diya’s competition speech has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
16. 16.🥧 A pie chart shows the favourite seasons of a class: 10% choose winter, 20% choose summer and the rest choose the monsoon. What percent choose the monsoon?
17. 17.💬 Is “Good morning, respected” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
18. 18.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “cupboard”? (a) t (b) l (c) p (d) w
19. 19.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) only big numbers (b) long, hard words (c) lots of difficult terms (d) short, simple words
20. 20.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) arriving early (c) smiling at a friend (d) thinking you will fail
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising the opening (b) timing each run (c) starting a week early (d) only reading silently
23. 23.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: practising the opening? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
24. 24.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔊 You are asking the librarian a question in the reading room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off at the end (b) speaking to the back row (c) rushing through it (d) speaking into your notes
27. 27.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
28. 28.⏱️ Diya reads a 250-word debate speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
29. 29.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
31. 31.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.Which word has a silent b? (a) knit (b) two (c) climb (d) folk
34. 34.🐢 You are speaking in a big hall that echoes. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
35. 35.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: first try on the day? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
36. 36.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: listen to the question or answer briefly? (a) listen to the question (b) answer briefly
38. 38.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) formal (b) informal
39. 39.True or false: “saying sorry first” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) closing taps saved 40 L (b) dogs can bark (c) buses are big (d) the sky is blue

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