Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 402 · 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.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
2. 2.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on our Constitution and its values? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Republic Day (d) Children’s Day
3. 3.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) arriving early (b) knowing your opening (c) smiling at a friend (d) staring at the floor
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
5. 5.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a report to the Principal? (a) formal (b) informal
6. 6.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: covering your mouth? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
7. 7.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prayer song? (a) the class skit (b) the prayer song
8. 8.True or false: welcoming everyone to the school fair needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
12. 12.⏱️ How long is a typical “thought for the day”? (a) about an hour (b) under a minute (c) all morning (d) a whole period
13. 13.True or false: “skipping practice” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
15. 15.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or listen to the question? (a) thank the asker (b) listen to the question
16. 16.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🙌 What does pointing at the slide do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows a feeling (c) shows size (d) points to something
18. 18.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) start a new topic (c) link it to your point (d) leave the stage
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking to the back row (b) rushing through it (c) finishing every word (d) sipping water before
20. 20.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: looking at everyone? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
21. 21.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
23. 23.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it can be skipped (c) it must be a joke (d) it sticks in the mind
24. 24.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
25. 25.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “design”? (a) p (b) b (c) w (d) g
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) ending on time (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
28. 28.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how high or low your voice sounds? (a) a pause (b) volume (c) pitch (d) pace
29. 29.📅 On which date of January is India’s Republic Day?
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a preview of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a preview of the points
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising the opening (b) marking pauses on cards (c) practising for family (d) only reading silently
32. 32.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) swaying side to side (c) facing the audience (d) slouching
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising aloud (b) rushing to finish (c) standing tall (d) picturing it going well
36. 36.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) arriving early (c) standing tall (d) picturing it going well
37. 37.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: one style throughout? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
38. 38.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) facts and examples (d) reasons for your idea
40. 40.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”

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