Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 403 · 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 speech on why India became a republic suits Children’s Day. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
3. 3.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: facing the audience? (a) distracting (b) helpful
4. 4.True or false: “timing each run” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) picturing it going well (b) thinking you will fail (c) skipping practice (d) rushing to finish
7. 7.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
8. 8.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) walk off mid-line (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) including the back row (b) eyes on the floor (c) looking at each section (d) looking around the room
10. 10.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) ten fonts on one slide (b) tiny 10-point text (c) one idea per slide (d) yellow text on white
12. 12.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for chatting with friends at lunch? (a) formal (b) informal
13. 13.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the welcome address? (a) the class skit (b) the welcome address
14. 14.Which of these is a formal line? (a) You won’t believe this! (b) Hey guys! (c) It is my privilege to (d) What’s up, everyone?
15. 15.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to grab attention
16. 16.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) a whispered mumble (c) about a new topic (d) short and strong
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the floor (b) looking at each section (c) staring at the slides (d) looking out the window
18. 18.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: short bullet points? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
19. 19.👀 Good or poor eye contact: a few seconds per person? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
20. 20.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) eyes on the floor (b) watching one friend only (c) glancing down, then up (d) looking out the window
21. 21.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knob”? (a) w (b) h (c) k (d) b
22. 22.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: skipping the ending? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting the asker (b) rolling your eyes (c) staying calm (d) a ten-minute answer
25. 25.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) light grey on white (b) black text on white
26. 26.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “doubt”? (a) h (b) l (c) b (d) k
27. 27.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
29. 29.🐢 You are describing the last seconds of a close race. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
30. 30.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Children’s Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Independence Day (d) Republic Day
31. 31.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) slouching (b) back to the audience (c) arms crossed tightly (d) calm, still feet
32. 32.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In conclusion (b) On the other hand (c) For example (d) Even so
33. 33.🥧 A pie chart shows the favourite seasons of a class: 15% choose winter, 20% choose summer and the rest choose the monsoon. What percent choose the monsoon?
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
35. 35.📋 In which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
36. 36.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Red House 15, Green House 5. How many more books did Red House read?
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: introducing the topic or the main points? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points
38. 38.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) skip it (b) whisper it (c) say it in one rush (d) break it into syllables
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
40. 40.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False

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