Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 491 · 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.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” (a) thanking performers (b) closing the event (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) ending on time (c) looking up at the end (d) apologising at the end
3. 3.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to tire them out (b) to skip practice (c) to get feedback (d) to win a prize
4. 4.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: arms crossed tightly? (a) distracting (b) helpful
5. 5.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changing your speed (b) speaking into your notes (c) finishing every word (d) speaking to the back row
7. 7.True or false: chatting with friends at lunch needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “fiddling with a pen” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔊 You are speaking in a large hall with no microphone. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
10. 10.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) trains run on rails (c) ice cream is cold (d) a plant kept dark wilted
11. 11.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
12. 12.🙌 What does spreading your arms wide do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows a feeling (c) points to something (d) shows size
13. 13.⏱️ Kabir reads a 250-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
14. 14.Which of these is a formal line? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) So, like, yeah (c) I would like to begin by (d) Gonna tell you something
15. 15.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or listen to the question? (a) answer briefly (b) listen to the question
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) trailing off (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
17. 17.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
18. 18.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
19. 19.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
20. 20.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
21. 21.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Which voice suits leading a quiet breathing exercise in assembly? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
23. 23.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) slouching (b) calm, still feet (c) fiddling with a pen (d) arms crossed tightly
24. 24.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) It is my privilege to (b) Good morning, respected (c) Respected judges, (d) You won’t believe this!
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) Hey guys! (c) It is my privilege to (d) I would like to begin by
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) reasons for your idea (b) introducing the topic (c) the call to action (d) the attention hook
28. 28.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 20 words/min (b) about 120–150 words/min (c) about 400 words/min
29. 29.🔊 You are speaking near a sleeping baby at home. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
30. 30.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for reading the news in assembly? (a) informal (b) formal
31. 31.True or false: speaking up so the back row hears is about volume. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a maths sum (b) a weather report (c) a long story (d) a short wise saying
33. 33.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
34. 34.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: timing each run? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
35. 35.🙂 Which expression suits explaining why plastic harms sea animals? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
36. 36.True or false: “a few seconds per person” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
38. 38.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: slowing down for a phone number? (a) pace (b) volume (c) a pause (d) pitch
39. 39.True or false: an inter-school debate needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?

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