Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 30 · 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.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “stage”?
2. 2.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on every child’s right to play and learn? (a) Republic Day (b) Independence Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Teachers’ Day
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) facts and examples (b) reasons for your idea (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point
4. 4.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Hey guys! (b) You won’t believe this! (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Esteemed guests,
5. 5.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) To begin with
8. 8.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the welcome address (b) the prize distribution (c) welcoming the guests (d) the group song
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) rushing off the stage (d) a clear last line
10. 10.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) World Environment Day (b) Republic Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Independence Day
11. 11.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: arguing angrily? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
12. 12.🙋 You don’t know the answer to a question. What is best? (a) ignore the question (b) laugh at the asker (c) say you will find out (d) make up an answer
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
14. 14.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
15. 15.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: marking pauses on cards? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) ending on time (c) linking to the start (d) pausing before the end
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a summary of the points (c) the attention hook (d) thanking the audience
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
19. 19.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a time you helped (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a friend’s secret (d) a lesson you learned
21. 21.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cramming late at night (b) skipping breakfast (c) rushing to finish (d) arriving early
23. 23.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “design”? (a) w (b) t (c) g (d) b
24. 24.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
26. 26.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) dark text on light (b) one style throughout (c) a clear, large picture (d) tiny 10-point text
27. 27.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
28. 28.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: reading out every slide? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
29. 29.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to make them shorter (b) to skip them (c) to say them correctly (d) to change them
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
31. 31.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) knowing your opening (b) cramming late at night (c) sipping some water (d) slow deep breaths
32. 32.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 120–150 words/min (b) about 400 words/min (c) about 20 words/min
33. 33.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “crumb”? (a) k (b) b (c) l (d) p
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying sorry first (b) practising aloud (c) knowing your opening (d) standing tall
35. 35.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
36. 36.Which of these is an informal line? (a) So, like, yeah (b) Respected judges, (c) Good morning, respected (d) I would like to begin by
37. 37.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “lamb”? (a) h (b) s (c) b (d) w
38. 38.🐇 Nervous speakers often talk too fast. What helps? (a) skip the hard parts (b) speed up even more (c) stop breathing (d) slow down on purpose
39. 39.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: skipping breakfast? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
40. 40.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) body, closing, opening (b) opening, body, closing (c) opening, closing, body (d) closing, opening, body

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