Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 552 · 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 of these is a poor slide habit? (a) one idea per slide (b) a clear, large picture (c) dark text on light (d) too many bullet points
2. 2.True or false: welcoming new students to the school suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 450 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
5. 5.⏱️ Arjun’s competition speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 400 words/min (b) about 20 words/min (c) about 120–150 words/min
7. 7.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
8. 8.True or false: talking about road safety and accidents suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: a video call with your grandparents needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: dark text on light? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
11. 11.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) performs every dance (b) guides the programme (c) judges the prizes (d) sells the tickets
12. 12.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
13. 13.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 24, Class 7 — 29, Class 8 — 20. How many children is that in all?
14. 14.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) read only sports news (b) mumble the headlines (c) add made-up news (d) speak clearly, not rush
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) including the back row (b) glancing down, then up (c) looking out the window (d) meeting a few eyes
16. 16.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or welcoming the guests? (a) the National Anthem (b) welcoming the guests
17. 17.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) tapping your foot (b) chin up (c) facing the audience (d) open hands
18. 18.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on saying no to single-use plastic? (a) Independence Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Republic Day (d) Teachers’ Day
19. 19.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) swaying to and fro (b) tall, feet steady (c) hopping on the spot (d) leaning on one leg
20. 20.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) queue and arrive (b) quiz and award (c) quick and amazing (d) questions and answers
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising the opening (b) starting a week early (c) practising for family (d) reading a full script
22. 22.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “talk”? (a) l (b) h (c) w (d) p
23. 23.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a warm smile (b) a serious face (c) a surprised look
24. 24.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
26. 26.📊 Which chart best shows a puppy’s weight each week as it grows? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.True or false: “standing tall” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which word is too informal for a speech to judges? (a) would like (b) gonna (c) grateful (d) going to
30. 30.True or false: for a puppy’s weight each week as it grows, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) a ten-minute answer (b) rolling your eyes (c) making up an answer (d) repeating the question
32. 32.True or false: cheering your team before a match needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.📋 In which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the call to action? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action
35. 35.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “crumb”? (a) w (b) s (c) b (d) t
36. 36.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the Principal (b) nobody at all (c) your best friend (d) the youngest child
37. 37.True or false: when you are describing the last seconds of a close race, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to confuse people
39. 39.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knife”? (a) s (b) w (c) k (d) p

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