Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 33 · 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: speeding up for an exciting chase is about a pause. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Guess what happened! (c) So, like, yeah (d) Hey guys!
3. 3.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how fast or slow you speak? (a) pitch (b) volume (c) a pause (d) pace
4. 4.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) in random order (b) backwards (c) loose and unnumbered (d) numbered, in order
5. 5.🔤 Does breaking long words up help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
6. 6.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
9. 9.🙌 What does an open palm to the map do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting the asker (b) arguing angrily (c) admitting you don’t know (d) rolling your eyes
11. 11.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the group song (b) the prayer song (c) lighting the lamp (d) welcoming the guests
12. 12.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) including the back row (b) looking at each section (c) looking around the room (d) eyes on the floor
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
14. 14.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
16. 16.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
17. 17.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🐢 You are telling the thrilling chase in a story. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
19. 19.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) rushing off the stage
21. 21.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knot”? (a) k (b) h (c) b (d) t
22. 22.🏁 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
23. 23.True or false: when you are telling the thrilling chase in a story, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) I would like to begin by (c) Esteemed guests, (d) Hey guys!
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
26. 26.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) not at all (b) the whole speech (c) a few seconds (d) a few minutes
27. 27.True or false: “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) stress it a little (b) say it faster (c) mumble it (d) skip it
29. 29.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the National Anthem? (a) the class skit (b) the National Anthem
30. 30.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: flashy spinning effects? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
32. 32.True or false: giving the rules of an exam hall suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) thanking the audience
34. 34.True or false: telling a happy holiday memory suits a surprised look. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a feeling (c) points to something (d) shows a number
36. 36.⏱️ Your practice run takes 4 minutes but the limit is 3. What should you do? (a) drop the ending (b) ignore the limit (c) speak much faster (d) cut, then time it again
37. 37.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
38. 38.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: crowded, busy pictures? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
39. 39.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True

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