Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 470 · 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: revealing an answer nobody expected suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) mumble it quickly (b) ask and practise it (c) guess it on stage (d) skip the name
3. 3.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) Let me start with (d) To conclude
4. 4.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) linking to the start (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
5. 5.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) pausing before the end
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising the opening (b) checking slides early (c) practising for family (d) testing slides on stage
7. 7.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
8. 8.🔊 You are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
9. 9.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📝 You have notes. How should you use them? (a) read with head down (b) stare only at them (c) hold them over your face (d) glance down, look up
11. 11.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: one idea per slide? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
12. 12.True or false: “skipping breakfast” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⏱️ Ananya’s debate speech has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
14. 14.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
15. 15.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) only reading silently (b) never timing yourself (c) practising the opening (d) testing slides on stage
16. 16.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
17. 17.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) a list of names (c) parts of a whole (d) change over time
18. 18.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
20. 20.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
21. 21.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute class presentation?
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
23. 23.True or false: “one idea per slide” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) saying word endings (b) a steady pace (c) rushing long words (d) opening your mouth well
25. 25.🔊 You are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
26. 26.🔠 Which font size is easiest to read from the back of a classroom? (a) 8 point (b) 32 point (c) 10 point
27. 27.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) cramming late at night (c) skipping breakfast (d) standing tall
28. 28.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) in random order (b) numbered, in order (c) backwards (d) loose and unnumbered
29. 29.True or false: a video call with your grandparents needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding behind notes (b) thinking you will fail (c) saying sorry first (d) sipping some water
31. 31.True or false: “relaxed shoulders” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “information”?
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a preview of the points? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points
34. 34.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
35. 35.👂 During a presentation, what should the audience mostly listen to? (a) the slide text (b) the sound effects (c) you, the speaker
36. 36.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) never timing yourself (b) skipping the ending (c) only reading silently (d) starting a week early
37. 37.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is introducing an item. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) In addition (d) Firstly
40. 40.True or false: “starting a week early” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False

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