Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 479 · 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: “glancing down, then up” is poor eye contact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) In contrast (c) For example (d) For instance
3. 3.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) eyes on the floor (b) glancing down, then up (c) reading with head down (d) staring at the slides
5. 5.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) mumbling (c) speaking into your notes (d) speaking to the back row
6. 6.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to tire them out (b) to win a prize (c) to get feedback (d) to skip practice
7. 7.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a few seconds per person (b) glancing down, then up (c) looking around the room (d) watching one friend only
9. 9.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the youngest child (b) your best friend (c) nobody at all (d) the Principal
10. 10.📅 On which date of September is Hindi Diwas?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) admitting you don’t know (b) repeating the question (c) interrupting the asker (d) looking at everyone
12. 12.Which word has a silent k? (a) debt (b) knob (c) receipt (d) two
13. 13.🔤 Does chewing gum as you talk help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
15. 15.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) cramming late at night (c) skipping breakfast (d) practising aloud
16. 16.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) ask and practise it (b) mumble it quickly (c) guess it on stage (d) skip the name
17. 17.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) Another point is (c) Even so (d) To conclude
18. 18.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) the whole speech (b) a few seconds (c) a few minutes (d) not at all
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) reading with head down (c) a few seconds per person (d) eyes on the floor
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) So, like, yeah (c) Esteemed guests, (d) Gonna tell you something
23. 23.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Please stand for the National Anthem.” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) introducing an item (d) thanking performers
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) first try on the day (b) timing each run (c) rewriting it last night (d) only reading silently
25. 25.🐶 Your story ends with a lost puppy found safe. Which face fits? (a) a blank stare (b) an angry frown (c) a bored yawn (d) a big smile
26. 26.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
27. 27.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
28. 28.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to waste time (c) stories stick in minds (d) to avoid the topic
29. 29.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on keeping our rivers clean? (a) Independence Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Republic Day (d) World Environment Day
30. 30.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) practising only once (b) never timing yourself (c) practising the opening (d) testing slides on stage
31. 31.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
32. 32.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 90 words, tiny font (b) 6 words, big font
33. 33.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at one person (b) close your eyes (c) look at the floor (d) look at each section
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open hands (b) chin up (c) standing tall (d) tapping your foot
38. 38.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) chin up (c) back to the audience (d) facing the audience
39. 39.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the poem recitation (b) the prize distribution (c) lighting the lamp (d) the vote of thanks
40. 40.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for telling your family about your day? (a) formal (b) informal

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