Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 268 · 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 sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
2. 2.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
3. 3.⏱️ Meera’s competition speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on keeping our rivers clean? (a) Republic Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Independence Day
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) looking up at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
6. 6.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
7. 7.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) no one at all (b) the last row only (c) the chief guest (d) yourself
8. 8.True or false: “calm, still feet” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
10. 10.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) looking at everyone (b) a ten-minute answer (c) keeping answers short (d) staying calm
11. 11.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking at each section? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
14. 14.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) whisper it (b) skip it (c) break it into syllables (d) say it in one rush
15. 15.True or false: “arriving early” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which phrase sums up? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand
17. 17.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
18. 18.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) unrelated to the topic (c) as long as possible (d) short and to the point
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping breakfast (b) thinking you will fail (c) rushing to finish (d) standing tall
20. 20.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
22. 22.True or false: “including the back row” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) timing each run (b) testing slides on stage (c) using short cue cards (d) standing up to practise
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Respected judges, (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Good morning, respected (d) Hey guys!
25. 25.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
26. 26.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) reasons for your idea
27. 27.True or false: “chin up” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on saying no to single-use plastic? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Independence Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Republic Day
29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
30. 30.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “It gives me great joy to welcome our Principal to the stage.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
31. 31.🐢 You are saying the main message of your speech. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
32. 32.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: answering only friends? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
35. 35.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) dropping word endings (b) correct stress (c) a good pause (d) clear speech
36. 36.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
40. 40.😟 Your hands shake just before your class talk. What is the best thing to do? (a) take slow deep breaths (b) refuse to speak (c) run out of the room (d) talk super fast

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids