Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 519 · 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.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after an important point (b) never at all (c) after every word (d) in the middle of a word
2. 2.📋 In which part of a school function does the vote of thanks usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
3. 3.📊 Which chart best shows what fraction of one pizza each friend ate? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
4. 4.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: staying calm? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
6. 6.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the group song? (a) the National Anthem (b) the group song
7. 7.True or false: a speech on saying no to single-use plastic suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: rewriting it last night? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
9. 9.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) a few seconds per person (b) staring at the ceiling (c) looking out the window (d) staring at the slides
10. 10.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) tell three more (c) start a new topic (d) link it to your point
11. 11.True or false: a video call with your grandparents needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping water before (b) keeping your chin up (c) changing your speed (d) shouting every word
13. 13.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: for the July rainfall in four different cities, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
16. 16.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or welcoming the guests? (a) the prize distribution (b) welcoming the guests
18. 18.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) fiddling with a pen (c) swaying side to side (d) feet steady and apart
19. 19.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
20. 20.True or false: waiting a second before the big reveal is about pitch. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) skip it (b) say it in one rush (c) whisper it (d) break it into syllables
22. 22.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) distracting (b) helpful
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping water before (b) shouting every word (c) mumbling (d) speaking into your notes
24. 24.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) melodious (b) expressive (c) energetic (d) monotonous
25. 25.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
26. 26.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) a list of names (b) change over time (c) a single number (d) parts of a whole
27. 27.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: knowing your opening? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) too many bullet points (b) tiny 10-point text (c) yellow text on white (d) one idea per slide
29. 29.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) linking to the start
30. 30.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
31. 31.True or false: “slouching” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
33. 33.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “topic”?
34. 34.True or false: for the weights of five school bags, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) talk for ten minutes (b) skip the names (c) tell the ending (d) introduce it briefly
36. 36.True or false: “rushing to finish” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
38. 38.True or false: “slow deep breaths” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a line chart (b) a pie chart (c) a bar chart
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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