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Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 231 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.📊 Which chart best shows a puppy’s weight each week as it grows? (a) a pie chart (b) a line chart (c) a bar chart
  2. 2.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
  3. 3.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
  4. 4.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
  5. 5.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
  6. 6.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
  8. 8.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) formal (b) informal
  9. 9.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) quick and amazing (b) queue and arrive (c) questions and answers (d) quiz and award
  10. 10.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: changing your speed? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
  12. 12.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) touching your hair a lot (b) back to the audience (c) arms crossed tightly (d) relaxed shoulders
  13. 13.True or false: a speech on saying no to single-use plastic suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples (c) the call to action (d) thanking the audience
  15. 15.True or false: “practising out loud” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.👀 Good or poor eye contact: glancing down, then up? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
  18. 18.True or false: “one idea per slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) knowing your opening (b) picturing it going well (c) hiding behind notes (d) sipping some water
  21. 21.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: reading a bedtime story to a little cousin needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.😳 You forget your next line in the middle of a speech. What should you do? (a) stare at the ceiling (b) pause, check your notes (c) say sorry and sit down (d) giggle and walk off
  24. 24.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) say it in one rush (b) whisper it (c) skip it (d) break it into syllables
  27. 27.True or false: “practising aloud” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking at each section? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  29. 29.True or false: “staring at the ceiling” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.👀 Good or poor eye contact: eyes on the floor? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  31. 31.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
  32. 32.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) a good pause (b) correct stress (c) dropping word endings (d) clear speech
  33. 33.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
  34. 34.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “write”? (a) b (b) g (c) p (d) w
  35. 35.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
  38. 38.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) Take the case of (d) For example
  39. 39.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Moreover (c) Even so (d) For instance
  40. 40.True or false: cheering your team before a match needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. a line chart
  2. a strong ending habit
  3. a good Q&A habit
  4. speak louder
  5. the call to action
  6. True
  7. an unhelpful habit
  8. informal
  9. questions and answers
  10. True
  11. a helpful voice habit
  12. relaxed shoulders
  13. True
  14. facts and examples
  15. False
  16. False
  17. good eye contact
  18. False
  19. True
  20. hiding behind notes
  21. False
  22. True
  23. pause, check your notes
  24. True
  25. False
  26. break it into syllables
  27. False
  28. good eye contact
  29. False
  30. poor eye contact
  31. a polite reply
  32. dropping word endings
  33. cheerful and lively
  34. w
  35. False
  36. False
  37. starts the first point
  38. In contrast
  39. For instance
  40. True

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