Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 159 · 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: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
3. 3.😟 Your hands shake just before your class talk. What is the best thing to do? (a) run out of the room (b) refuse to speak (c) talk super fast (d) take slow deep breaths
4. 4.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it must be a joke
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping the ending (b) practising out loud (c) first try on the day (d) never timing yourself
6. 6.🙌 What does spreading your arms wide do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows a feeling (c) shows a number (d) shows size
7. 7.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a formal line? (a) You won’t believe this! (b) Gonna tell you something (c) It is my privilege to (d) What’s up, everyone?
9. 9.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) full of jokes on guests (b) short and sincere (c) a brand-new speech (d) long and boring
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, closing, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, body, closing
12. 12.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) formal (b) informal
14. 14.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a warm smile. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) hiding behind notes (b) stretching your arms (c) staring at the floor (d) cramming late at night
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action (c) a preview of the points (d) reasons for your idea
17. 17.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) trailing off (d) pausing before the end
18. 18.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
20. 20.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) It is my privilege to (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Esteemed guests,
22. 22.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “topic”?
23. 23.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Republic Day (d) Children’s Day
24. 24.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
26. 26.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
27. 27.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” (a) inviting a guest (b) thanking performers (c) closing the event (d) introducing an item
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the question (b) answering only friends (c) keeping answers short (d) looking at everyone
30. 30.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) including the back row (b) looking at each section (c) glancing down, then up (d) staring at the ceiling
32. 32.🙂 Which expression suits greeting the audience at the start? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
33. 33.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
36. 36.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
37. 37.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
38. 38.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
39. 39.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) tiny 10-point text (b) one style throughout (c) a clear, large picture (d) a title on each slide
40. 40.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: speaking up so the back row hears? (a) volume (b) a pause (c) pace (d) pitch

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