Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 18 · 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: “Could you please repeat the question?” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
3. 3.True or false: “including the back row” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) a story proving a point (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
5. 5.📋 In which part of a school function does the poem recitation usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
6. 6.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) black text on white (b) light grey on white
8. 8.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after every word (b) after an important point (c) never at all (d) in the middle of a word
9. 9.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” (a) thanking performers (b) introducing an item (c) closing the event (d) inviting a guest
10. 10.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) after the anthem (b) near the start (c) at the very end (d) during the prizes
11. 11.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
12. 12.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) melodious (b) energetic (c) monotonous (d) expressive
13. 13.⏱️ Tara reads a 300-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
14. 14.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are bored (b) you want to leave (c) you are angry (d) you are friendly
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
16. 16.🎭 Which voice suits comforting a younger child who is scared? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) testing slides on stage (b) practising the opening (c) only reading silently (d) skipping the ending
18. 18.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) stress it a little (b) mumble it (c) say it faster (d) skip it
19. 19.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
20. 20.🎭 Which voice suits honouring the soldiers who served our country? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
21. 21.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) thanking performers (b) closing the event (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
22. 22.🔁 You say one word wrongly while speaking. What is best? (a) correct it and go on (b) start all over again (c) stop the speech (d) apologise many times
23. 23.True or false: when you are describing the last seconds of a close race, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) a whispered mumble (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
25. 25.Which word has a silent s? (a) comb (b) doubt (c) talk (d) aisle
26. 26.👂 During a presentation, what should the audience mostly listen to? (a) the slide text (b) you, the speaker (c) the sound effects
27. 27.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) daily runs built stamina (b) rice is white (c) the Moon is round (d) pens have ink
28. 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
29. 29.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) shows a feeling
31. 31.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
33. 33.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) testing slides on stage (b) practising only once (c) standing up to practise (d) reading a full script
34. 34.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at the ceiling (b) at your shoes (c) out of the window (d) at a friendly face
35. 35.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) marking pauses on cards (c) practising out loud (d) reading a full script
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) picturing it going well (b) skipping practice (c) skipping breakfast (d) hiding behind notes
37. 37.😟 Your hands shake just before your class talk. What is the best thing to do? (a) refuse to speak (b) talk super fast (c) take slow deep breaths (d) run out of the room
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) Gonna tell you something (c) So, like, yeah (d) Esteemed guests,
39. 39.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for joking with your brother at home? (a) formal (b) informal
40. 40.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: keeping answers short? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit

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