Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 333 · 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.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
2. 2.True or false: “skipping practice” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.💬 Is “Esteemed guests,” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
5. 5.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to fill time (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
6. 6.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) walk off the stage (b) ask ten more at once (c) pause for a moment (d) answer it instantly
7. 7.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) a clear title (c) no labels (d) ten colours
8. 8.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: welcoming the guests or the dance performance? (a) welcoming the guests (b) the dance performance
9. 9.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
10. 10.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) introduce it briefly (b) skip the names (c) talk for ten minutes (d) tell the ending
11. 11.😟 Your hands shake just before your class talk. What is the best thing to do? (a) talk super fast (b) take slow deep breaths (c) run out of the room (d) refuse to speak
12. 12.Which word has a silent b? (a) lamb (b) folk (c) knob (d) island
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
14. 14.True or false: “open hands” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your foot (b) open hands (c) standing tall (d) facing the audience
16. 16.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
17. 17.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
18. 18.💬 Is “It is my privilege to” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
19. 19.True or false: telling your family about your day needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔊 You are speaking in a large hall with no microphone. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) few words, big text (b) one style throughout (c) too many bullet points (d) big, readable fonts
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) thinking you will fail (b) hiding behind notes (c) staring at the floor (d) arriving early
23. 23.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 20 words/min (b) about 400 words/min (c) about 120–150 words/min
24. 24.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🐢 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
26. 26.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Teachers’ Day. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) reasons for your idea
28. 28.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) keep it in your bag (b) hide it behind you (c) cover it with a cloth (d) hold it up to show
29. 29.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: when you are addressing the whole school on the playground, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔤 Does rushing long words help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
32. 32.🐢 You are speaking in a big hall that echoes. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
33. 33.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
35. 35.📊 Which chart best shows a puppy’s weight each week as it grows? (a) a pie chart (b) a line chart (c) a bar chart
36. 36.True or false: how loud or soft you speak is about a pause. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute class presentation?
38. 38.📊 Which chart best shows what share of one bag of marbles is each colour? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart
39. 39.True or false: “back to the audience” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) ending on time (d) a calm thank-you

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