Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 217 · 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: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: looking at everyone? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.⏱️ Diya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute welcome speech?
5. 5.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: big, readable fonts? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
6. 6.True or false: planning a game at break time needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
8. 8.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
10. 10.🔊 You are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) hiding behind notes (c) stretching your arms (d) sipping some water
12. 12.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: knowing your opening? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
13. 13.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) helpful (b) distracting
14. 14.🎭 Which voice suits comforting a younger child who is scared? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
15. 15.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or listen to the question? (a) answer briefly (b) listen to the question
16. 16.True or false: “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Gonna tell you something (b) Guess what happened! (c) Respected judges, (d) Hey guys!
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
19. 19.✂️ Meera’s debate speech must fit in 1 minute. Meera speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 170 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🖥️ Why should you not put your whole speech on the slides? (a) it is too colourful (b) people read, not listen (c) slides get angry (d) it saves too much time
21. 21.True or false: a speech on the brave freedom fighters of India suits Teachers’ Day. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Children’s Day. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: a speech on the joys of childhood suits Children’s Day. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
25. 25.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) volume (b) pitch (c) pace (d) a pause
26. 26.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) rushing to finish (b) sipping some water (c) staring at the floor (d) thinking you will fail
28. 28.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) standing tall (b) saying sorry first (c) hiding behind notes (d) thinking you will fail
30. 30.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) everyone who helped (b) to tease them (c) to fill time (d) to make it longer
31. 31.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a friend’s secret (c) a funny picnic moment (d) a time you helped
32. 32.True or false: “timing each run” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
35. 35.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
36. 36.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) speaking into your notes (b) breathing from the belly (c) rushing through it (d) shouting every word
37. 37.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) reading with head down (b) staring at the slides (c) glancing down, then up (d) eyes on the floor
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Respected judges, (c) It is my privilege to (d) Hey guys!
39. 39.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade

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