Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 207 · 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: “testing slides on stage” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📊 Which chart best shows the July rainfall in four different cities? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
3. 3.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) looking up at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) adding a new point
5. 5.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) Even so (c) A good example is (d) Moreover
6. 6.⏱️ Nisha’s assembly talk has 720 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading a full script (b) rewriting it last night (c) only reading silently (d) starting a week early
8. 8.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) not at all (b) a few minutes (c) the whole speech (d) a few seconds
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🙋 After answering, what can you politely ask? (a) “Happy now?” (b) “Any more silly ones?” (c) “Wasn’t it obvious?” (d) “Does that help?”
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) To sum up
12. 12.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the poem recitation or the National Anthem? (a) the poem recitation (b) the National Anthem
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changing your speed (b) finishing every word (c) keeping your chin up (d) mumbling
16. 16.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a weather report (b) a short wise saying (c) a long story (d) a maths sum
17. 17.True or false: “natural gestures” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a summary of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the attention hook
19. 19.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: rolling your eyes? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) testing slides on stage (b) skipping the ending (c) marking pauses on cards (d) never timing yourself
21. 21.📊 Which chart best shows the top speeds of five animals? (a) a line chart (b) a pie chart (c) a bar chart
22. 22.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: starting a week early? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
23. 23.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🙂 Which expression suits revealing an answer nobody expected? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
26. 26.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
29. 29.🎵 Pitch is about how ___ your voice sounds. (a) high or low (b) fast or slow (c) loud or soft (d) long or short
30. 30.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) nothing at all (b) the whole speech (c) tiny paragraphs (d) key words only
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking slides early (b) practising for family (c) never timing yourself (d) standing up to practise
32. 32.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
33. 33.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
34. 34.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which word has a silent p? (a) receipt (b) knot (c) sword (d) lamb
36. 36.🔊 You are announcing the team names on Sports Day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
37. 37.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🥧 A pie chart shows what a school garden is planted with: 35% is flowers, 25% is vegetables and the rest is grass. What percent is grass?
39. 39.👨‍🏫 Your audience is parents and teachers at a meeting. Which tone fits? (a) polite and formal (b) silly and loud (c) slangy and rude (d) bored and flat
40. 40.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) full of jokes on guests (b) a brand-new speech (c) long and boring (d) short and sincere

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