Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 393 · 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.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
2. 2.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.😳 You forget your next line in the middle of a speech. What should you do? (a) say sorry and sit down (b) giggle and walk off (c) pause, check your notes (d) stare at the ceiling
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
6. 6.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.✂️ Ananya’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Ananya speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 250 words. How many words must be cut?
8. 8.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “communication”?
9. 9.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a talk at a parent–teacher meeting? (a) formal (b) informal
12. 12.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) covering your mouth (b) changing your speed (c) mumbling (d) speaking into your notes
13. 13.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) points to something (c) shows a number (d) shows size
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
15. 15.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, closing, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) body, closing, opening
16. 16.Which word has a silent s? (a) listen (b) yolk (c) aisle (d) answer
17. 17.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) facts and examples
18. 18.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
21. 21.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the poem recitation (b) the class skit (c) welcoming the guests (d) the prize distribution
22. 22.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) flashy spinning effects (b) short bullet points (c) few words, big text (d) one style throughout
24. 24.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: one idea per slide? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
25. 25.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) Another point is (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
26. 26.🙋 While someone asks a question, you should… (a) listen till they finish (b) look at your notes (c) interrupt them (d) start packing up
27. 27.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) never timing yourself (b) reading a full script (c) testing slides on stage (d) checking slides early
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) back to the audience (b) open hands (c) feet steady and apart (d) standing tall
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
30. 30.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising the opening (b) trying the room first (c) standing up to practise (d) reading a full script
32. 32.🙌 What does a nod toward the chart do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) shows a feeling (d) points to something
33. 33.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) backwards (b) numbered, in order (c) loose and unnumbered (d) in random order
34. 34.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) exactly at the limit
35. 35.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the class skit (b) the dance performance (c) the prize distribution (d) the welcome address
36. 36.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: big, readable fonts? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
37. 37.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting the asker (b) admitting you don’t know (c) thanking the asker (d) keeping answers short
39. 39.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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