Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 292 · 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.🙋 You don’t know the answer to a question. What is best? (a) make up an answer (b) ignore the question (c) laugh at the asker (d) say you will find out
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
3. 3.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: dropping to a near-whisper for a secret? (a) a pause (b) pitch (c) pace (d) volume
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
5. 5.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) to tease them (b) everyone who helped (c) to make it longer (d) to fill time
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to practise (b) timing each run (c) reading a full script (d) practising for family
8. 8.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) trains run on rails (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) ice cream is cold
9. 9.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
10. 10.💬 Is “Esteemed guests,” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
12. 12.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute science fair talk?
15. 15.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the rights and duties of citizens? (a) Republic Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Independence Day
16. 16.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at a friendly face (b) at your shoes (c) at the ceiling (d) out of the window
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking around the room (b) looking at each section (c) watching one friend only (d) meeting a few eyes
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
20. 20.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
21. 21.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
22. 22.True or false: a speech on the meaning of 15 August suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📋 In which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
24. 24.True or false: a speech on why teachers matter to us suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
26. 26.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking to the back row? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
28. 28.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⏱️ Tara’s competition speech has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
31. 31.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a few seconds per person (b) looking around the room (c) eyes on the floor (d) glancing down, then up
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.💬 Is “Guess what happened!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
36. 36.True or false: “flashy spinning effects” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: telling your family about your day needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which word has a silent h? (a) comb (b) honest (c) walk (d) design
40. 40.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However

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