Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 341 · 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.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) skip it (b) break it into syllables (c) whisper it (d) say it in one rush
2. 2.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) speak super fast
3. 3.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) at the end of the event (b) before the prayer (c) at the very start (d) in the middle of a dance
4. 4.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) using short cue cards (b) starting a week early (c) timing each run (d) rewriting it last night
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) looking up at the end (c) linking to the start (d) stopping mid-sentence
6. 6.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 11, Class 7 — 23, Class 8 — 28. How many children is that in all?
7. 7.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) sipping water before (b) breathing from the belly (c) trailing off at the end (d) keeping your chin up
8. 8.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) swaying to and fro (b) leaning on one leg (c) hopping on the spot (d) tall, feet steady
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising out loud (b) rewriting it last night (c) practising for family (d) standing up to practise
11. 11.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
12. 12.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎯 Before choosing your words, what should you think about first? (a) your lunch plans (b) the length of the mic (c) the colour of the stage (d) who your audience is
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
15. 15.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 23, Class 7 — 28, Class 8 — 23. How many children is that in all?
16. 16.🙂 Which expression suits talking about road safety and accidents? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
17. 17.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) the whole speech (b) a few seconds (c) a few minutes (d) not at all
18. 18.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) To conclude
19. 19.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) However
20. 20.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
21. 21.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at your shoes (b) out of the window (c) at the ceiling (d) at a friendly face
22. 22.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a goodbye (c) a new topic (d) an example or a reason
23. 23.True or false: when you are speaking in a large hall with no microphone, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⏱️ Tara’s welcome speech has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
26. 26.👀 Good or poor eye contact: watching one friend only? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) facing the audience (c) arms crossed tightly (d) natural gestures
28. 28.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the slides? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
29. 29.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) light grey on white (b) black text on white
30. 30.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Take the case of (c) In conclusion (d) My first point is
31. 31.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Children’s Day. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “doubt”? (a) b (b) h (c) k (d) g
34. 34.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) eyes on the floor (b) a few seconds per person (c) reading with head down (d) staring at the ceiling
36. 36.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on saying no to single-use plastic? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Republic Day (c) Children’s Day (d) World Environment Day
37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying sorry first (b) cramming late at night (c) practising aloud (d) rushing to finish
39. 39.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
40. 40.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit

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