Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.
NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
- 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.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
- 3.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
- 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.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.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
- 7.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
- 8.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) formal (b) informal
- 9.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) quick and amazing (b) queue and arrive (c) questions and answers (d) quiz and award
- 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.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: changing your speed? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
- 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.True or false: a speech on saying no to single-use plastic suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
- 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.True or false: “practising out loud” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
- 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.👀 Good or poor eye contact: glancing down, then up? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
- 18.True or false: “one idea per slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
- 19.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
- 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.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
- 22.True or false: reading a bedtime story to a little cousin needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) False (b) True
- 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.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
- 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.🔤 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.True or false: “practising aloud” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
- 28.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking at each section? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
- 29.True or false: “staring at the ceiling” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
- 30.👀 Good or poor eye contact: eyes on the floor? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
- 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.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) a good pause (b) correct stress (c) dropping word endings (d) clear speech
- 33.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
- 34.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “write”? (a) b (b) g (c) p (d) w
- 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.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
- 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.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) Take the case of (d) For example
- 39.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Moreover (c) Even so (d) For instance
- 40.True or false: cheering your team before a match needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- a line chart
- a strong ending habit
- a good Q&A habit
- speak louder
- the call to action
- True
- an unhelpful habit
- informal
- questions and answers
- True
- a helpful voice habit
- relaxed shoulders
- True
- facts and examples
- False
- False
- good eye contact
- False
- True
- hiding behind notes
- False
- True
- pause, check your notes
- True
- False
- break it into syllables
- False
- good eye contact
- False
- poor eye contact
- a polite reply
- dropping word endings
- cheerful and lively
- w
- False
- False
- starts the first point
- In contrast
- For instance
- True
Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids