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Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 329 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) guess it on stage (b) ask and practise it (c) skip the name (d) mumble it quickly
  2. 2.👀 Good or poor eye contact: eyes on the floor? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  3. 3.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Children’s Day
  4. 4.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
  6. 6.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
  7. 7.True or false: a speech on why India became a republic suits Independence Day. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: an interview for school captain needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔊 You are asking the librarian a question in the reading room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
  11. 11.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) clear speech (b) correct stress (c) dropping word endings (d) a good pause
  12. 12.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) points to something (c) shows size (d) shows a number
  13. 13.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  14. 14.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.📊 A bar chart is best for… (a) writing a story (b) comparing amounts (c) showing a recipe (d) reading a poem
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big, readable fonts (b) flashy spinning effects (c) full paragraphs to read (d) too many bullet points
  18. 18.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are angry (b) you are bored (c) you want to leave (d) you are friendly
  19. 19.🎭 Which voice suits announcing a change in the exam timetable? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
  20. 20.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) a few minutes (b) a few seconds (c) not at all (d) the whole speech
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) skipping breakfast (c) knowing your opening (d) stretching your arms
  22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
  24. 24.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) skipping the opening (b) eating a huge meal (c) speaking very fast (d) knowing the opening well
  25. 25.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
  26. 26.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) hide it behind you (b) keep it in your bag (c) cover it with a cloth (d) hold it up to show
  27. 27.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
  28. 28.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
  29. 29.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a talk at a parent–teacher meeting? (a) formal (b) informal
  30. 30.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) keeping answers short (b) looking at everyone (c) rolling your eyes (d) repeating the question
  31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
  32. 32.🥧 In a pie chart, all the slices together make… (a) the whole (100%) (b) half of it (c) a straight line (d) nothing
  33. 33.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
  34. 34.🔠 Which font size is easiest to read from the back of a classroom? (a) 8 point (b) 32 point (c) 10 point
  35. 35.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
  36. 36.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the prize distribution (b) the dance performance (c) lighting the lamp (d) the welcome address
  37. 37.🐢 You are speaking in a big hall that echoes. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cramming late at night (b) rushing to finish (c) standing tall (d) staring at the floor
  39. 39.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “reign”? (a) t (b) b (c) g (d) s
  40. 40.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?

Answer key

  1. ask and practise it
  2. poor eye contact
  3. Teachers’ Day
  4. False
  5. a good slide habit
  6. add a brand-new point
  7. False
  8. False
  9. False
  10. speak softer
  11. dropping word endings
  12. shows a feeling
  13. helpful
  14. False
  15. False
  16. comparing amounts
  17. big, readable fonts
  18. you are friendly
  19. serious and steady
  20. a few seconds
  21. skipping breakfast
  22. an opinion
  23. a weak ending habit
  24. knowing the opening well
  25. speak softer
  26. hold it up to show
  27. the opening
  28. a weak ending habit
  29. formal
  30. rolling your eyes
  31. the body
  32. the whole (100%)
  33. To begin with
  34. 32 point
  35. an informal line
  36. the prize distribution
  37. slow down
  38. standing tall
  39. g
  40. 22

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