Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 494 · 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.🔊 You are announcing the team names on Sports Day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
2. 2.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) near the start (b) after the anthem (c) at the very end (d) during the prizes
4. 4.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
5. 5.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) covering your mouth (b) checking names first (c) a steady pace (d) opening your mouth well
6. 6.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) parts of a whole (b) a list of names (c) a single number (d) change over time
7. 7.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the group song? (a) the prize distribution (b) the group song
8. 8.🔠 Which font size is easiest to read from the back of a classroom? (a) 8 point (b) 32 point (c) 10 point
9. 9.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Teachers’ Day. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) only reading silently (b) rewriting it last night (c) first try on the day (d) trying the room first
11. 11.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) stress it a little (c) skip it (d) mumble it
12. 12.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) Take the case of (d) Even so
13. 13.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) standing tall (b) natural gestures (c) open hands (d) tapping your foot
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arriving early (b) skipping practice (c) slow deep breaths (d) practising aloud
15. 15.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) mumble the headlines (b) speak clearly, not rush (c) add made-up news (d) read only sports news
16. 16.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “conversation”?
17. 17.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) changing your speed (b) breathing from the belly (c) mumbling (d) finishing every word
18. 18.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
20. 20.True or false: an interview for school captain needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
22. 22.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.📋 What does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the exam papers (b) the bus timings (c) the running order (d) the canteen menu
24. 24.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Independence Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Teachers’ Day
25. 25.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) before the event (b) never (c) after the event (d) while speaking
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
27. 27.Which of these is an informal line? (a) It is my privilege to (b) Hey guys! (c) Respected judges, (d) Esteemed guests,
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) finishing every word (b) changing your speed (c) trailing off at the end (d) speaking to the back row
29. 29.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: rushing through it? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
32. 32.⏱️ Nisha reads a 150-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for joking with your brother at home? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) loose and unnumbered (b) backwards (c) numbered, in order (d) in random order
36. 36.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) repeats nonstop (b) matches your words (c) hides your face (d) goes against words
37. 37.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
38. 38.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
39. 39.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to skip practice (b) to get feedback (c) to win a prize (d) to tire them out
40. 40.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: looking at everyone? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit

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