Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 515 · 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 does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the bus timings (b) the canteen menu (c) the exam papers (d) the running order
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) running over time (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
3. 3.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
6. 6.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking around the room (b) a few seconds per person (c) including the back row (d) watching one friend only
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) glancing down, then up (b) looking around the room (c) looking at each section (d) reading with head down
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
9. 9.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the welcome address or the dance performance? (a) the welcome address (b) the dance performance
11. 11.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or the dance performance? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the dance performance
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at everyone (b) keeping answers short (c) arguing angrily (d) admitting you don’t know
13. 13.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
14. 14.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) shows a feeling (d) points to something
15. 15.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) whisper it (b) skip it (c) say it in one rush (d) break it into syllables
16. 16.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: making up an answer? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
17. 17.True or false: a sleepover with your best friend needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
20. 20.😳 You forget your next line in the middle of a speech. What should you do? (a) stare at the ceiling (b) pause, check your notes (c) say sorry and sit down (d) giggle and walk off
21. 21.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “On the other hand” sums up. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) Another point is (d) In contrast
24. 24.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
25. 25.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) testing your hearing (b) learning new maths (c) making people sleepy (d) warming up clear speech
26. 26.🙂 Which expression suits talking about families who lost their homes in a flood? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
27. 27.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) rushing through it (c) trailing off at the end (d) breathing from the belly
29. 29.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
30. 30.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) facts and examples (d) the attention hook
32. 32.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
33. 33.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
34. 34.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which word has a silent k? (a) answer (b) half (c) listen (d) knob
36. 36.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “reign”? (a) p (b) h (c) g (d) t
37. 37.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
38. 38.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) slow deep breaths (b) smiling at a friend (c) cramming late at night (d) practising aloud
39. 39.🎤 How do most good speakers get better? (a) never feeling nervous (b) lots of practice (c) being born perfect (d) avoiding the stage
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit

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