Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.
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- 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, large picture (b) reading out every slide (c) flashy spinning effects (d) ten fonts on one slide
- 2.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) to fill time (b) to tease them (c) to make it longer (d) everyone who helped
- 3.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) an example or a reason (c) nothing else (d) a new topic
- 4.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
- 5.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 50-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
- 6.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) speak it to your family (b) never say it aloud (c) only read it silently (d) just think about it
- 7.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) points to something
- 8.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 90 words, tiny font (b) 6 words, big font
- 9.📈 A line chart shows a bean plant’s height: 2 cm in week 1 and 5 cm in week 5. How many cm did it grow?
- 10.🙌 What does spreading your arms wide do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows a number (c) shows size (d) shows a feeling
- 11.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We sincerely thank our chief guest for sparing her valuable time.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
- 12.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) knowing your opening (b) practising aloud (c) skipping breakfast (d) slow deep breaths
- 13.True or false: a video call with your grandparents needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
- 14.True or false: “Thank you, dear parents, for being such a wonderful audience today.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
- 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a summary of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points
- 16.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “practice”?
- 17.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Could you please repeat the question?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
- 18.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
- 19.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: flashy spinning effects? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
- 20.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on what freedom means to me? (a) Republic Day (b) Independence Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Children’s Day
- 21.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
- 22.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” (a) introducing an item (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) closing the event
- 23.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
- 24.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
- 25.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
- 26.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” (a) introducing an item (b) inviting a guest (c) closing the event (d) thanking performers
- 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) distracting (b) helpful
- 28.True or false: waiting a second before the big reveal is about pace. (a) True (b) False
- 29.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the prize distribution? (a) the dance performance (b) the prize distribution
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at the floor (b) picturing it going well (c) standing tall (d) sipping some water
- 31.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
- 32.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
- 33.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
- 34.👀 Good or poor eye contact: reading with head down? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
- 35.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
- 36.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
- 37.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Hey guys! (b) Esteemed guests, (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Gonna tell you something
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at everyone (b) thanking the asker (c) arguing angrily (d) staying calm
- 39.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to grab attention (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
- 40.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
Answer key
- a clear, large picture
- everyone who helped
- an example or a reason
- 490
- 30
- speak it to your family
- shows size
- 6 words, big font
- 3
- shows size
- a vote of thanks
- skipping breakfast
- False
- False
- facts and examples
- 2
- a polite reply
- a vote of thanks
- a poor slide habit
- Independence Day
- False
- inviting a guest
- False
- speak softer
- stories stick in minds
- inviting a guest
- helpful
- False
- the dance performance
- staring at the floor
- True
- 5
- True
- poor eye contact
- True
- False
- Esteemed guests,
- arguing angrily
- to grab attention
- shows a feeling
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