Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 530 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping the ending (b) standing up to practise (c) practising the opening (d) marking pauses on cards
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rewriting it last night (b) never timing yourself (c) timing each run (d) testing slides on stage
4. 4.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) points to something (c) shows a feeling (d) shows a number
5. 5.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “presentation”?
6. 6.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) to fill time (b) to make it longer (c) everyone who helped (d) to tease them
7. 7.⏱️ Vihaan’s debate speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
8. 8.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
9. 9.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to avoid the topic (c) to confuse people (d) to waste time
11. 11.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or facts and examples? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples
14. 14.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) looking at the exit (b) arms tightly crossed (c) shoulders back, open (d) hunched and closed
15. 15.True or false: “rewriting it last night” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔊 You are speaking near a sleeping baby at home. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
17. 17.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) the sky is blue (c) buses are big (d) closing taps saved 40 L
18. 18.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) breaking long words up (b) a steady pace (c) rushing long words (d) saying word endings
19. 19.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) a new topic (c) a goodbye (d) nothing else
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at each section (b) looking around the room (c) glancing down, then up (d) watching one friend only
21. 21.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) rolling your eyes (b) staying calm (c) arguing angrily (d) answering only friends
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rolling your eyes (b) thanking the asker (c) looking at everyone (d) repeating the question
23. 23.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) swaying side to side (b) natural gestures (c) back to the audience (d) arms crossed tightly
24. 24.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
27. 27.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
28. 28.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: waiting a second before the big reveal? (a) a pause (b) volume (c) pace (d) pitch
29. 29.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sign”? (a) l (b) g (c) h (d) p
31. 31.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) ten colours (b) tiny text (c) no labels (d) a clear title
32. 32.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Could you please repeat the question?” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
33. 33.True or false: giving the rules of an exam hall suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
35. 35.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the class skit (b) the National Anthem (c) the prayer song (d) lighting the lamp
37. 37.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
38. 38.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chin up (b) tapping your foot (c) calm, still feet (d) feet steady and apart
40. 40.True or false: an inter-school debate needs formal language. (a) False (b) True

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