Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 495 · 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: “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the attention hook (b) facts and examples (c) greeting the audience (d) the memorable last line
5. 5.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a maths sum (b) a long story (c) a short wise saying (d) a weather report
7. 7.True or false: how fast or slow you speak is about pace. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: for what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking out the window (b) looking around the room (c) a few seconds per person (d) glancing down, then up
11. 11.🔊 You are announcing the team names on Sports Day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
12. 12.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it can be skipped (c) it must be a joke (d) nobody hears it
13. 13.📝 You have notes. How should you use them? (a) glance down, look up (b) read with head down (c) stare only at them (d) hold them over your face
14. 14.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) facing the audience (c) chin up (d) standing tall
15. 15.🙋 After answering, what can you politely ask? (a) “Happy now?” (b) “Wasn’t it obvious?” (c) “Does that help?” (d) “Any more silly ones?”
16. 16.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) only for the front row (b) in a whisper (c) as loud as a scream (d) so the back row hears
17. 17.🙏 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
18. 18.True or false: when you are describing the last seconds of a close race, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
20. 20.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
21. 21.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) in the middle of a word (b) after an important point (c) after every word (d) never at all
22. 22.True or false: “reading a full script” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how fast or slow you speak? (a) pitch (b) volume (c) pace (d) a pause
24. 24.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) knowing the opening well (b) eating a huge meal (c) skipping the opening (d) speaking very fast
26. 26.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or check if it helped? (a) answer briefly (b) check if it helped
27. 27.True or false: reaching the twist in your story suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading a full script (b) practising the opening (c) testing slides on stage (d) practising only once
29. 29.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) inviting a guest (b) thanking performers (c) introducing an item (d) closing the event
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
31. 31.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) skipping the ending (b) starting a week early (c) practising the opening (d) timing each run
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
33. 33.🔠 Which font size is easiest to read from the back of a classroom? (a) 8 point (b) 10 point (c) 32 point
34. 34.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
36. 36.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
37. 37.❔ When you ask a yes–no question in English, your voice often… (a) goes silent (b) gets very loud (c) stops in the middle (d) rises at the end
38. 38.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) energetic (b) expressive (c) melodious (d) monotonous
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
40. 40.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Red House 22, Green House 19. How many more books did Red House read?

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