Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 437 · 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.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
2. 2.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “communication”?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) reasons for your idea
4. 4.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points (c) the main points (d) reasons for your idea
6. 6.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) swaying side to side (c) arms crossed tightly (d) natural gestures
7. 7.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a preview of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a preview of the points
8. 8.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) speaking very fast (b) eating a huge meal (c) knowing the opening well (d) skipping the opening
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying calm (b) making up an answer (c) arguing angrily (d) interrupting the asker
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading a full script (b) checking slides early (c) testing slides on stage (d) never timing yourself
11. 11.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: when you are speaking in a big hall that echoes, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
14. 14.📊 Which chart best shows what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
15. 15.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) nobody hears it (c) it can be skipped (d) it must be a joke
16. 16.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
17. 17.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “answer”? (a) w (b) h (c) p (d) l
18. 18.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: crowded, busy pictures? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
19. 19.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
20. 20.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a list of names
21. 21.True or false: “natural gestures” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: a short silence between ideas? (a) pace (b) volume (c) pitch (d) a pause
23. 23.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “glisten”? (a) p (b) t (c) w (d) s
24. 24.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) as loud as a scream (b) so the back row hears (c) only for the front row (d) in a whisper
25. 25.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
27. 27.📊 Which chart best shows the top speeds of five animals? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
29. 29.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Republic Day (b) Independence Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) World Environment Day
30. 30.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
31. 31.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: slowing down for a phone number? (a) volume (b) pitch (c) pace (d) a pause
32. 32.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: waiting a second before the big reveal? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pace
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) cramming late at night (b) saying sorry first (c) picturing it going well (d) staring at the floor
34. 34.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knot”? (a) k (b) w (c) b (d) s
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) introducing the topic
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) Kindly allow me to begin (c) Esteemed guests, (d) Respected judges,
37. 37.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
38. 38.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) World Environment Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Republic Day (d) Independence Day
39. 39.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) hunched and closed (c) looking at the exit (d) shoulders back, open
40. 40.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs informal language. (a) False (b) True

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