Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 459 · 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 day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Independence Day (b) Children’s Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Republic Day
2. 2.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) standing tall (c) slouching (d) facing the audience
3. 3.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 20% walk, 20% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
6. 6.True or false: “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
8. 8.⏱️ How long is a typical “thought for the day”? (a) all morning (b) about an hour (c) a whole period (d) under a minute
9. 9.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prayer song? (a) the class skit (b) the prayer song
10. 10.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Kindly allow me to begin (d) Hey guys!
11. 11.True or false: “reading with head down” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which word has a silent l? (a) design (b) glisten (c) palm (d) write
13. 13.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: dropping to a near-whisper for a secret? (a) a pause (b) pitch (c) volume (d) pace
14. 14.📈 A line chart shows a bean plant’s height: 9 cm in week 1 and 18 cm in week 7. How many cm did it grow?
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
16. 16.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the youngest child (b) nobody at all (c) your best friend (d) the Principal
17. 17.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a birthday party with your cousins? (a) formal (b) informal
18. 18.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) rushing long words (b) breaking long words up (c) a steady pace (d) saying word endings
19. 19.⏱️ Kabir reads a 300-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
20. 20.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or the call to action? (a) the attention hook (b) the call to action
21. 21.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
23. 23.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “speech”?
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
26. 26.✂️ Aarav’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 420 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) rushing off the stage (c) ending on time (d) linking to the start
29. 29.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a list of names
30. 30.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) adding a new point
31. 31.True or false: “trying the room first” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or greeting the audience? (a) a summary of the points (b) greeting the audience
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
36. 36.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
37. 37.True or false: “arriving early” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🙌 What does a nod toward the chart do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) points to something (c) shows size (d) shows a feeling
39. 39.True or false: “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit

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