Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 219 · 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: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: marking pauses on cards? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
3. 3.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
4. 4.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: tapping your foot? (a) helpful (b) distracting
5. 5.✂️ Diya’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Diya speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 610 words. How many words must be cut?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking slides early (b) practising for family (c) practising only once (d) practising the opening
7. 7.📊 Which chart best shows the weights of five school bags? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) a story proving a point (c) the main points (d) facts and examples
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
10. 10.True or false: a speech on our Constitution and its values suits Republic Day. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: when you are speaking in a large hall with no microphone, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) In conclusion (c) In short (d) To sum up
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving early (b) stretching your arms (c) cramming late at night (d) picturing it going well
16. 16.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping answers short (b) repeating the question (c) arguing angrily (d) staying calm
18. 18.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
19. 19.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prayer song or the prize distribution? (a) the prayer song (b) the prize distribution
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
22. 22.True or false: telling a happy holiday memory suits a surprised look. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: when you are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which word has a silent t? (a) cupboard (b) sign (c) fasten (d) doubt
27. 27.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) never (b) before the event (c) while speaking (d) after the event
28. 28.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) I would like to begin by (c) Good morning, respected (d) You won’t believe this!
30. 30.True or false: when you are telling the thrilling chase in a story, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) swaying to and fro (b) tall, feet steady (c) hopping on the spot (d) leaning on one leg
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
33. 33.🥧 A pie chart shows the favourite seasons of a class: 20% choose winter, 10% choose summer and the rest choose the monsoon. What percent choose the monsoon?
34. 34.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “that’s all, I guess”
35. 35.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
37. 37.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sign”? (a) w (b) p (c) l (d) g
38. 38.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) reasons for your idea (d) a preview of the points
40. 40.🐶 Your story ends with a lost puppy found safe. Which face fits? (a) a blank stare (b) an angry frown (c) a bored yawn (d) a big smile

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