Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 216 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) admitting you don’t know (b) repeating the question (c) staying calm (d) interrupting the asker
2. 2.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
3. 3.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
4. 4.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) the last row only (b) the chief guest (c) yourself (d) no one at all
5. 5.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
6. 6.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) arriving early (b) skipping breakfast (c) picturing it going well (d) knowing your opening
7. 7.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: your voice rising at the end of a question? (a) a pause (b) pitch (c) volume (d) pace
8. 8.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
9. 9.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) swaying side to side (b) arms crossed tightly (c) open hands (d) touching your hair a lot
10. 10.True or false: when you are giving an important date or number, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) slow deep breaths (c) smiling at a friend (d) standing tall
12. 12.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) covering your mouth (b) speaking to the back row (c) breathing from the belly (d) finishing every word
13. 13.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Thank you, dear parents, for being such a wonderful audience today.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
15. 15.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
17. 17.🙏 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
18. 18.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) In short (d) Moreover
20. 20.True or false: “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) dropping word endings (b) guessing a hard name (c) a steady pace (d) chewing gum as you talk
22. 22.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
24. 24.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the ending music (c) its purpose (d) the stage colour
25. 25.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) thinking you will fail (c) picturing it going well (d) hiding behind notes
26. 26.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) mumble it (c) stress it a little (d) skip it
27. 27.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) long and boring (b) a brand-new speech (c) short and sincere (d) full of jokes on guests
28. 28.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) thanking performers (b) inviting a guest (c) introducing an item (d) closing the event
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) picturing it going well (c) saying sorry first (d) practising aloud
30. 30.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) keep it in your bag (b) cover it with a cloth (c) hide it behind you (d) hold it up to show
31. 31.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 90 words, tiny font (b) 6 words, big font
32. 32.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) before the event (b) after the event (c) never (d) while speaking
33. 33.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) practising for family (c) using short cue cards (d) never timing yourself
35. 35.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Blue House 28, Green House 5. How many more books did Blue House read?
36. 36.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) pausing before the end (c) looking up at the end (d) adding a new point
37. 37.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Respected judges, (b) You won’t believe this! (c) Kindly allow me to begin (d) Good morning, respected
39. 39.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the poem recitation or the vote of thanks? (a) the poem recitation (b) the vote of thanks
40. 40.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) say it in one rush (b) whisper it (c) break it into syllables (d) skip it

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