Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 485 · 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 part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
2. 2.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “gesture”?
3. 3.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: slow deep breaths? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
4. 4.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
5. 5.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) dogs can bark (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) buses are big
6. 6.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “facing the audience” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “a clear, large picture” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: sipping some water? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) Respected judges, (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Guess what happened!
11. 11.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) one picture, one idea (b) eight pictures, 3 ideas
12. 12.True or false: a speech on what freedom means to me suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
15. 15.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: thinking you will fail? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
16. 16.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the group song? (a) the prize distribution (b) the group song
17. 17.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the ending music (c) its purpose (d) the stage colour
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ten fonts on one slide (b) reading out every slide (c) a clear, large picture (d) flashy spinning effects
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) finishing every word (b) sipping water before (c) keeping your chin up (d) shouting every word
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
21. 21.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Green House 32, Red House 12. How many more books did Green House read?
22. 22.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) answer it instantly (b) ask ten more at once (c) walk off the stage (d) pause for a moment
23. 23.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a long story (b) a short wise saying (c) a maths sum (d) a weather report
24. 24.True or false: stopping for a moment after a key point is about pace. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔊 You are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
26. 26.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or the class skit? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the class skit
27. 27.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
28. 28.True or false: a talk at a parent–teacher meeting needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
30. 30.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a question (c) a surprising fact (d) a short story
31. 31.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) touching your hair a lot (c) calm, still feet (d) fiddling with a pen
32. 32.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
33. 33.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) back to the audience (b) swaying side to side (c) feet steady and apart (d) tapping your foot
34. 34.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) leaning on one leg (b) hopping on the spot (c) swaying to and fro (d) tall, feet steady
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) introducing the topic (d) reasons for your idea
36. 36.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
37. 37.True or false: talking about families who lost their homes in a flood suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) sipping some water (c) practising aloud (d) arriving early
39. 39.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer

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