Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 313 · 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.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Aarav reads a 225-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
3. 3.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the welcome address or the National Anthem? (a) the welcome address (b) the National Anthem
4. 4.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute competition speech?
7. 7.True or false: “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
9. 9.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) goes against words (b) matches your words (c) hides your face (d) repeats nonstop
10. 10.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) a ten-minute answer (b) interrupting the asker (c) staying calm (d) arguing angrily
11. 11.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) sipping water before (c) trailing off at the end (d) covering your mouth
12. 12.True or false: “crowded, busy pictures” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) However
14. 14.🙌 What does pointing at the slide do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) points to something (c) shows a number (d) shows size
15. 15.True or false: a speech on keeping our rivers clean suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
17. 17.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) keep it in your bag (b) cover it with a cloth (c) hide it behind you (d) hold it up to show
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
19. 19.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ten fonts on one slide (b) too many bullet points (c) crowded, busy pictures (d) few words, big text
21. 21.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the slides? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
22. 22.True or false: “starting a week early” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) touching your hair a lot (b) arms crossed tightly (c) natural gestures (d) slouching
25. 25.Which phrase sums up? (a) A good example is (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) In short
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) sipping some water (c) knowing your opening (d) saying sorry first
27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: relaxed shoulders? (a) helpful (b) distracting
28. 28.🔉 Your voice fades away at the end of every sentence. What is this called? (a) stressing (b) trailing off (c) projecting (d) pausing
29. 29.💓 Your heart beats fast before you go on stage. What does it mean? (a) you will surely fail (b) it is a normal feeling (c) you must not speak (d) you are very ill
30. 30.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arguing angrily (b) thanking the asker (c) interrupting the asker (d) a ten-minute answer
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cramming late at night (b) practising aloud (c) slow deep breaths (d) smiling at a friend
33. 33.True or false: “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
35. 35.Which word has a silent k? (a) half (b) aisle (c) answer (d) knife
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: finishing every word? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
38. 38.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 Which voice suits announcing the Sports Day winners? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
40. 40.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the joys of childhood? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) World Environment Day

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