Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 421 · 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.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) a whispered mumble
2. 2.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
3. 3.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
4. 4.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rolling your eyes (b) thanking the asker (c) looking at everyone (d) keeping answers short
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving early (b) thinking you will fail (c) skipping breakfast (d) saying sorry first
9. 9.🪝 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
10. 10.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) tongue twister warm-ups (b) breaking long words up (c) mumbling into your chest (d) saying word endings
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping practice (b) rushing to finish (c) cramming late at night (d) stretching your arms
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
13. 13.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) facts and examples (c) a summary of the points (d) a preview of the points
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or a story proving a point? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point
15. 15.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking at each section? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
16. 16.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) thinking you will fail (c) slow deep breaths (d) sipping some water
17. 17.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) rice is white
18. 18.True or false: “chin up” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: slowing down for a phone number? (a) a pause (b) pitch (c) volume (d) pace
20. 20.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
21. 21.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 12, Class 7 — 25, Class 8 — 19. How many children is that in all?
22. 22.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Respected judges, (d) Hey guys!
23. 23.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) only for the front row (b) in a whisper (c) so the back row hears (d) as loud as a scream
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Even so (d) However
25. 25.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to say them correctly (b) to make them shorter (c) to skip them (d) to change them
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
27. 27.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) checking slides early (c) practising the opening (d) testing slides on stage
28. 28.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) testing your hearing (b) warming up clear speech (c) learning new maths (d) making people sleepy
29. 29.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) interrupting the asker (b) answering only friends (c) staying calm (d) rolling your eyes
30. 30.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the group song? (a) the National Anthem (b) the group song
31. 31.True or false: a speech on keeping our rivers clean suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: relaxed shoulders? (a) distracting (b) helpful
34. 34.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) the whole speech
35. 35.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which word has a silent s? (a) reign (b) cupboard (c) raspberry (d) aisle
37. 37.True or false: “cramming late at night” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the floor (b) looking around the room (c) reading with head down (d) staring at the ceiling
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
40. 40.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply

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