Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 453 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
2. 2.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the dance performance? (a) the National Anthem (b) the dance performance
3. 3.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: fiddling with a pen? (a) helpful (b) distracting
4. 4.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) yourself (b) no one at all (c) the chief guest (d) the last row only
5. 5.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
6. 6.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) keeping your chin up (c) sipping water before (d) speaking to the back row
7. 7.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only reading silently (b) standing up to practise (c) using short cue cards (d) marking pauses on cards
9. 9.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) Take the case of (c) In short (d) For instance
10. 10.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: check if it helped or thank the asker? (a) check if it helped (b) thank the asker
12. 12.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute science fair talk?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading with head down (b) looking out the window (c) eyes on the floor (d) a few seconds per person
14. 14.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) tiny paragraphs (b) the whole speech (c) key words only (d) nothing at all
15. 15.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) cover it with a cloth (b) hide it behind you (c) hold it up to show (d) keep it in your bag
16. 16.🎭 Which voice suits announcing a change in the exam timetable? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
17. 17.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping the ending (b) only reading silently (c) never timing yourself (d) standing up to practise
20. 20.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Gonna tell you something (b) I would like to begin by (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) So, like, yeah
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a story proving a point (b) facts and examples (c) the attention hook (d) the memorable last line
22. 22.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: welcoming the guests or the group song? (a) welcoming the guests (b) the group song
23. 23.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
24. 24.🙌 What does raising a hand high do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) points to something
25. 25.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) looking at everyone (b) admitting you don’t know (c) thanking the asker (d) interrupting the asker
26. 26.Which word has a silent g? (a) sign (b) knee (c) rhino (d) knit
27. 27.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) closing, opening, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, closing, body
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) standing tall (b) hiding behind notes (c) saying sorry first (d) staring at the floor
29. 29.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
32. 32.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) In contrast (d) To conclude
33. 33.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking at each section? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) in tight fists (b) behind your head (c) relaxed at your sides (d) deep in your pockets
36. 36.True or false: wishing everyone a happy festival needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) performs every dance (b) judges the prizes (c) sells the tickets (d) guides the programme
39. 39.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: practising only once? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
40. 40.True or false: when you are speaking in a big hall that echoes, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False

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