Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 20 · 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 expression suits talking about families who lost their homes in a flood? (a) a serious face (b) a warm smile (c) a surprised look
2. 2.🔤 Does breaking long words up help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
3. 3.⏱️ How long is a typical “thought for the day”? (a) under a minute (b) all morning (c) a whole period (d) about an hour
4. 4.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knit”? (a) k (b) l (c) w (d) b
5. 5.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Could you please repeat the question?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
7. 7.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on planting trees in our city? (a) Children’s Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Republic Day (d) Independence Day
8. 8.✂️ Diya’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Diya speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 280 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.True or false: “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
11. 11.🐢 You are reading out a phone number. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
12. 12.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) World Environment Day (b) Republic Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
15. 15.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) reasons for your idea
16. 16.True or false: when you are reading out a phone number, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
19. 19.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the welcome address (b) the class skit (c) lighting the lamp (d) the prize distribution
20. 20.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
24. 24.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “listen”? (a) s (b) t (c) l (d) k
25. 25.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: ten fonts on one slide? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
26. 26.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) never at all (b) after every word (c) after an important point (d) in the middle of a word
27. 27.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) However
28. 28.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
29. 29.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) knowing your opening (b) hiding behind notes (c) smiling at a friend (d) picturing it going well
30. 30.⏱️ Arjun’s competition speech has 600 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
32. 32.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
33. 33.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) Firstly (d) On the other hand
34. 34.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “information”?
35. 35.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) long and slow (c) a whispered mumble (d) short and strong
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing through it (b) finishing every word (c) changing your speed (d) sipping water before
37. 37.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the prize distribution? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the prize distribution
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
39. 39.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) standing tall (b) natural gestures (c) slouching (d) calm, still feet
40. 40.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or lighting the lamp? (a) the group song (b) lighting the lamp

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