Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 189 · 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.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: cramming late at night? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
2. 2.True or false: “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to practise (b) testing slides on stage (c) skipping the ending (d) only reading silently
4. 4.⏱️ Meera’s science fair talk has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
5. 5.True or false: when you are showing how excited the crowd was at a match, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a title on each slide? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
7. 7.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) tiny paragraphs (b) nothing at all (c) key words only (d) the whole speech
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the asker (b) a ten-minute answer (c) keeping answers short (d) repeating the question
9. 9.🔊 You are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
10. 10.👂 During a presentation, what should the audience mostly listen to? (a) the sound effects (b) you, the speaker (c) the slide text
11. 11.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) stress it a little (c) mumble it (d) skip it
12. 12.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) reading with head down (b) including the back row (c) looking around the room (d) meeting a few eyes
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) In addition (c) To conclude (d) Another point is
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
16. 16.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping answers short (b) admitting you don’t know (c) rolling your eyes (d) repeating the question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching (b) feet steady and apart (c) open hands (d) calm, still feet
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
20. 20.🔤 Does checking names first help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
21. 21.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
23. 23.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking at each section (b) meeting a few eyes (c) staring at the ceiling (d) a few seconds per person
24. 24.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) cramming late at night (c) thinking you will fail (d) stretching your arms
25. 25.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) My first point is
26. 26.True or false: “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏫 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) Independence Day
28. 28.True or false: “running over time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a formal line? (a) So, like, yeah (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Guess what happened! (d) You won’t believe this!
30. 30.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
32. 32.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) timing each run (b) first try on the day (c) skipping the ending (d) practising only once
33. 33.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) cut the weakest part
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open hands (b) calm, still feet (c) hands deep in pockets (d) natural gestures
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
36. 36.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) introducing an item (d) inviting a guest
37. 37.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
39. 39.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
40. 40.🙂 Which expression suits sharing an amazing fact you just learned? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face

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