Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 384 · 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: a vote of thanks needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) touching your hair a lot (b) slouching (c) fiddling with a pen (d) open hands
3. 3.True or false: stopping for a moment after a key point is about a pause. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: when you are asking the librarian a question in the reading room, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) ten colours (c) no labels (d) a clear title
6. 6.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) link it to your point (c) leave the stage (d) start a new topic
7. 7.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) first try on the day (b) practising the opening (c) standing up to practise (d) marking pauses on cards
8. 8.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: using short cue cards? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
9. 9.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: too many bullet points? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
10. 10.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
12. 12.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: open hands? (a) helpful (b) distracting
13. 13.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: reading out every slide? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
14. 14.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the welcome address? (a) the dance performance (b) the welcome address
15. 15.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) a story proving a point (c) thanking the audience (d) a summary of the points
17. 17.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) swaying side to side (b) arms crossed tightly (c) hands deep in pockets (d) facing the audience
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) testing slides on stage (b) standing up to practise (c) never timing yourself (d) reading a full script
20. 20.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) long and slow (c) short and strong (d) about a new topic
21. 21.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) checking slides early (b) practising the opening (c) practising out loud (d) testing slides on stage
22. 22.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) ask ten more at once (b) pause for a moment (c) answer it instantly (d) walk off the stage
23. 23.True or false: an interview for school captain needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.📢 What does it mean to project your voice? (a) speak to reach the back (b) shout angrily (c) speak very fast (d) whisper softly
25. 25.⏸️ What does a short pause just before a key line do? (a) confuses everyone (b) wastes the speech (c) builds interest (d) makes people leave
26. 26.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
27. 27.💬 Is “Gonna tell you something” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
28. 28.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) backwards (b) in random order (c) loose and unnumbered (d) numbered, in order
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) smiling at a friend (b) rushing to finish (c) slow deep breaths (d) sipping some water
30. 30.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the brave freedom fighters of India? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
31. 31.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “lamb”? (a) s (b) p (c) b (d) l
32. 32.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: admitting you don’t know? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
33. 33.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chin up (b) calm, still feet (c) back to the audience (d) standing tall
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading with head down (b) glancing down, then up (c) eyes on the floor (d) staring at the ceiling
37. 37.Which of these is a formal line? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) You won’t believe this! (c) Good morning, respected (d) Hey guys!
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cramming late at night (b) rushing to finish (c) slow deep breaths (d) staring at the floor
39. 39.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “examination”?
40. 40.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) key words only (b) nothing at all (c) the whole speech (d) tiny paragraphs

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