Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 266 · 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 phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) For instance (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
2. 2.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
3. 3.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) break it into syllables (b) skip it (c) say it in one rush (d) whisper it
4. 4.😳 You forget your next line in the middle of a speech. What should you do? (a) giggle and walk off (b) stare at the ceiling (c) pause, check your notes (d) say sorry and sit down
5. 5.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: open hands? (a) helpful (b) distracting
6. 6.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
7. 7.True or false: when you are describing the last seconds of a close race, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
9. 9.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) However
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
11. 11.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) everyone who helped (b) to tease them (c) to make it longer (d) to fill time
12. 12.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) change over time (b) parts of a whole (c) a list of names (d) a single number
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
14. 14.🎭 Which voice suits cheering your team before a match? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
15. 15.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) buses are big (c) dogs can bark (d) closing taps saved 40 L
16. 16.True or false: a speech on why India became a republic suits Republic Day. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: practising for family? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
19. 19.True or false: “swaying side to side” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking to the back row? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
21. 21.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a clear last line (c) apologising at the end (d) rushing off the stage
23. 23.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) yellow text on white (b) crowded, busy pictures (c) a title on each slide (d) too many bullet points
24. 24.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: touching your hair a lot? (a) helpful (b) distracting
25. 25.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “island”? (a) s (b) b (c) p (d) h
26. 26.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
27. 27.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
28. 28.True or false: a speech on the meaning of 15 August suits Republic Day. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) cover it with a cloth (b) hide it behind you (c) keep it in your bag (d) hold it up to show
30. 30.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) first try on the day (b) marking pauses on cards (c) practising the opening (d) starting a week early
31. 31.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
32. 32.Which word has a silent g? (a) calm (b) aisle (c) lamb (d) design
33. 33.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
34. 34.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎤 How do most good speakers get better? (a) never feeling nervous (b) being born perfect (c) avoiding the stage (d) lots of practice
37. 37.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) thinking you will fail (b) slow deep breaths (c) knowing your opening (d) picturing it going well
38. 38.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knee”? (a) s (b) p (c) k (d) h
39. 39.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a silly question.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
40. 40.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending

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