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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 507 · 40 questions
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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. 1.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the prayer song (b) the prize distribution (c) welcoming the guests (d) the welcome address
  2. 2.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
  3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
  4. 4.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) using short cue cards (c) reading a full script (d) checking slides early
  5. 5.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) deep in your pockets (b) relaxed at your sides (c) in tight fists (d) behind your head
  6. 6.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) covering your mouth (b) mumbling into your chest (c) chewing gum as you talk (d) tongue twister warm-ups
  7. 7.📊 Which chart best shows what fraction of one pizza each friend ate? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
  8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
  9. 9.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to confuse people (c) to avoid the topic (d) to waste time
  10. 10.Which of these is an informal line? (a) So, like, yeah (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Respected judges, (d) Good morning, respected
  11. 11.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “crumb”? (a) w (b) s (c) l (d) b
  12. 12.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) big, readable fonts (b) reading out every slide (c) flashy spinning effects (d) yellow text on white
  13. 13.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “doubt”? (a) b (b) l (c) p (d) g
  14. 14.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
  16. 16.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the rights and duties of citizens? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Teachers’ Day
  17. 17.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) speaking into your notes (b) covering your mouth (c) shouting every word (d) sipping water before
  18. 18.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) at the very end (b) during the prizes (c) near the start (d) after the anthem
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) standing up to practise (c) never timing yourself (d) trying the room first
  20. 20.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at the ceiling (b) out of the window (c) at a friendly face (d) at your shoes
  21. 21.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) speaking into your notes (b) rushing through it (c) speaking to the back row (d) trailing off at the end
  22. 22.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for telling your family about your day? (a) formal (b) informal
  23. 23.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) For example
  25. 25.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knife”? (a) k (b) s (c) t (d) p
  26. 26.🔊 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
  27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: touching your hair a lot? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  28. 28.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) On the other hand (c) Moreover (d) For instance
  29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
  30. 30.⏱️ Arjun reads a 300-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
  31. 31.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) swaying side to side (c) standing tall (d) calm, still feet
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Guess what happened! (b) So, like, yeah (c) It is my privilege to (d) What’s up, everyone?
  33. 33.True or false: “I don’t know. Next.” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a list of names (b) parts of a whole (c) a single number (d) change over time
  35. 35.True or false: a vote of thanks needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Children’s Day. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.⏱️ Tara speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
  39. 39.🙌 What does a nod toward the chart do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a number
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) adding a new point (c) linking to the start (d) rushing off the stage

Answer key

  1. the prize distribution
  2. pausing before the end
  3. a weak ending habit
  4. reading a full script
  5. relaxed at your sides
  6. tongue twister warm-ups
  7. a pie chart
  8. For example
  9. stories stick in minds
  10. So, like, yeah
  11. b
  12. big, readable fonts
  13. b
  14. False
  15. slow down
  16. Republic Day
  17. sipping water before
  18. near the start
  19. never timing yourself
  20. at a friendly face
  21. speaking to the back row
  22. informal
  23. False
  24. On the other hand
  25. k
  26. so the back row hears
  27. distracting
  28. Moreover
  29. 250
  30. 180
  31. swaying side to side
  32. It is my privilege to
  33. False
  34. parts of a whole
  35. False
  36. True
  37. False
  38. 600
  39. points to something
  40. linking to the start

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