Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 210 · 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.🔊 You are speaking in a large hall with no microphone. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
2. 2.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
3. 3.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) trailing off at the end (b) changing your speed (c) breathing from the belly (d) sipping water before
5. 5.⏱️ Nisha reads a 60-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
6. 6.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: listen to the question or answer briefly? (a) listen to the question (b) answer briefly
7. 7.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) near the start (b) during the prizes (c) after the anthem (d) at the very end
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tiny 10-point text (b) a clear, large picture (c) full paragraphs to read (d) flashy spinning effects
9. 9.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
10. 10.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 45% goes on books, 10% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
11. 11.🖥️ How many main ideas should one slide show? (a) ten (b) one (c) twenty
12. 12.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
13. 13.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “It gives me great joy to welcome our Principal to the stage.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
14. 14.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a talk at a parent–teacher meeting? (a) informal (b) formal
15. 15.True or false: when you are announcing the team names on Sports Day, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “full paragraphs to read” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) the whole speech (b) a few seconds (c) a few minutes (d) not at all
19. 19.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
20. 20.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the slides (b) staring at the ceiling (c) glancing down, then up (d) watching one friend only
21. 21.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
22. 22.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) points to something
23. 23.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
24. 24.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: a speech on the rights and duties of citizens suits Children’s Day. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) nobody at all (b) the Principal (c) your best friend (d) the youngest child
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) watching one friend only (b) looking around the room (c) including the back row (d) meeting a few eyes
28. 28.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) never (b) after the event (c) while speaking (d) before the event
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising only once (b) skipping the ending (c) trying the room first (d) rewriting it last night
31. 31.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) chin up (b) calm, still feet (c) feet steady and apart (d) arms crossed tightly
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the attention hook
33. 33.True or false: for the top speeds of five animals, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: welcoming the chief guest needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) helpful (b) distracting
36. 36.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: arriving early? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
37. 37.True or false: “looking at each section” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “only reading silently” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: saying sorry first? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
40. 40.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or greeting the audience? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience

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