Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 211 · 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.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) facts and examples (d) a preview of the points
3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) as loud as a scream (b) only for the front row (c) so the back row hears (d) in a whisper
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
7. 7.True or false: a speech on planting trees in our city suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
9. 9.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) as long as possible (c) full of secrets (d) short and to the point
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
11. 11.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
13. 13.🙂 Which expression suits reaching the twist in your story? (a) a serious face (b) a warm smile (c) a surprised look
14. 14.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) add made-up news (b) speak clearly, not rush (c) mumble the headlines (d) read only sports news
15. 15.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the youngest child (b) nobody at all (c) your best friend (d) the Principal
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.📢 What does it mean to project your voice? (a) speak to reach the back (b) speak very fast (c) whisper softly (d) shout angrily
18. 18.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) thanking the audience
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) skipping practice (c) slow deep breaths (d) arriving early
21. 21.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) nothing else (c) an example or a reason (d) a goodbye
23. 23.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
24. 24.True or false: a vote of thanks needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) reading a full script (b) skipping the ending (c) practising only once (d) practising out loud
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) covering your mouth (b) finishing every word (c) speaking into your notes (d) mumbling
27. 27.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on planting trees in our city? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Teachers’ Day
28. 28.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
29. 29.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the welcome address (b) the dance performance (c) the poem recitation (d) the class skit
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
31. 31.True or false: “a title on each slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Independence Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Republic Day (d) Teachers’ Day
33. 33.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
35. 35.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Independence Day (b) Republic Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Teachers’ Day
36. 36.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) everyone who helped (b) to make it longer (c) to fill time (d) to tease them
38. 38.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
39. 39.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) However (d) To sum up
40. 40.True or false: “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False

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