Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 390 · 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 expression suits reaching the twist in your story? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
2. 2.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are friendly (b) you are bored (c) you are angry (d) you want to leave
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) flashy spinning effects (b) reading out every slide (c) big, readable fonts (d) yellow text on white
4. 4.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or thank the asker? (a) answer briefly (b) thank the asker
6. 6.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.👀 Good or poor eye contact: a few seconds per person? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) For example (c) Even so (d) In contrast
9. 9.True or false: when you are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
11. 11.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Respected judges, (b) Kindly allow me to begin (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Esteemed guests,
12. 12.True or false: a speech on the rights and duties of citizens suits Republic Day. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: yellow text on white? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
14. 14.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 15, Class 7 — 29, Class 8 — 30. How many children is that in all?
15. 15.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) dropping word endings (b) rushing long words (c) a steady pace (d) chewing gum as you talk
16. 16.True or false: “facing the audience” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) in a whisper (b) as loud as a scream (c) only for the front row (d) so the back row hears
18. 18.⏱️ Meera’s welcome speech has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) slow deep breaths (b) hiding behind notes (c) rushing to finish (d) cramming late at night
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading a full script (b) practising only once (c) checking slides early (d) first try on the day
21. 21.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) pace (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pitch
22. 22.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
24. 24.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) swaying side to side (b) fiddling with a pen (c) touching your hair a lot (d) standing tall
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking around the room (b) looking at each section (c) staring at the slides (d) a few seconds per person
26. 26.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Last but not least, thank you all for being here.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
27. 27.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) one picture, one idea (b) eight pictures, 3 ideas
28. 28.True or false: when you are saying the main message of your speech, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) too many bullet points (b) ten fonts on one slide (c) dark text on light (d) full paragraphs to read
30. 30.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
31. 31.True or false: “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.📋 In which part of a school function does the welcome address usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
35. 35.True or false: “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an informal line? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) It is my privilege to (c) Respected judges, (d) Good morning, respected
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
38. 38.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) A good example is (b) To begin with (c) In contrast (d) Take the case of
39. 39.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) thinking you will fail (c) slow deep breaths (d) knowing your opening
40. 40.True or false: when you are explaining a hard new idea, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True

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