Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 371 · 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.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) standing up to practise (b) practising only once (c) practising for family (d) timing each run
2. 2.⏱️ Meera speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute science fair talk?
3. 3.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which word has a silent p? (a) knit (b) crumb (c) island (d) cupboard
5. 5.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) long, hard words (b) lots of difficult terms (c) only big numbers (d) short, simple words
6. 6.⏱️ Saanvi’s class presentation has 300 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
7. 7.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “gesture”?
8. 8.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
10. 10.True or false: “a clear, large picture” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Good morning, respected (c) Guess what happened! (d) Respected judges,
12. 12.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: slouching? (a) distracting (b) helpful
13. 13.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) a few seconds per person (c) looking out the window (d) reading with head down
14. 14.True or false: “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “rhino”? (a) p (b) g (c) h (d) k
16. 16.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) practising out loud (b) only reading silently (c) rewriting it last night (d) testing slides on stage
17. 17.True or false: welcoming new students to the school suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) thinking you will fail (c) smiling at a friend (d) rushing to finish
19. 19.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or thank the asker? (a) answer briefly (b) thank the asker
20. 20.Which word has a silent g? (a) yolk (b) crumb (c) reign (d) wrap
21. 21.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
22. 22.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for reading the news in assembly? (a) formal (b) informal
23. 23.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) before the event (b) while speaking (c) never (d) after the event
25. 25.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.🙋 Many hands go up at once. What is fair? (a) shout over them (b) ignore them all (c) take them one by one (d) answer only friends
28. 28.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
29. 29.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “examination”?
30. 30.True or false: “knowing your opening” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
32. 32.🔊 You are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
33. 33.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
34. 34.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) adding a new point
35. 35.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) points to something (c) shows a number (d) shows size
36. 36.✂️ Rohan’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Rohan speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 280 words. How many words must be cut?
37. 37.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” (a) introducing an item (b) thanking performers (c) closing the event (d) inviting a guest
38. 38.True or false: waiting a second before the big reveal is about volume. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) the attention hook (c) introducing the topic (d) reasons for your idea
40. 40.True or false: for the water level of a tank every minute as it fills, a line chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False

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