Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 559 · 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.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: reading a full script? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
2. 2.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) a short story (d) starting with “sorry”
4. 4.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
5. 5.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 45% walk, 35% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
7. 7.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) checking slides early (b) practising the opening (c) skipping the ending (d) using short cue cards
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
9. 9.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) rushing long words (b) mumbling into your chest (c) tongue twister warm-ups (d) dropping word endings
10. 10.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to get feedback (b) to tire them out (c) to skip practice (d) to win a prize
11. 11.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are angry (b) you are bored (c) you want to leave (d) you are friendly
12. 12.True or false: leading a quiet breathing exercise in assembly needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) in random order (b) numbered, in order (c) loose and unnumbered (d) backwards
15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling (b) changing your speed (c) speaking to the back row (d) keeping your chin up
17. 17.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) saying word endings (b) tongue twister warm-ups (c) guessing a hard name (d) opening your mouth well
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
19. 19.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the prayer song? (a) the dance performance (b) the prayer song
20. 20.✂️ Tara’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Tara speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 630 words. How many words must be cut?
21. 21.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) back to the audience (b) arms crossed tightly (c) hands deep in pockets (d) feet steady and apart
23. 23.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: stopping for a moment after a key point? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pace
24. 24.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for chatting with friends at lunch? (a) formal (b) informal
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
26. 26.True or false: “I don’t know. Next.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
28. 28.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on what freedom means to me? (a) Independence Day (b) Children’s Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Teachers’ Day
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) Good morning, respected (d) Respected judges,
30. 30.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) timing each run (b) starting a week early (c) first try on the day (d) practising for family
31. 31.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) one picture, one idea (b) eight pictures, 3 ideas
32. 32.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
33. 33.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) speak clearly, not rush (b) mumble the headlines (c) add made-up news (d) read only sports news
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) rushing off the stage (c) running over time (d) trailing off
35. 35.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prize distribution? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
37. 37.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at your shoes (b) at the ceiling (c) out of the window (d) at a friendly face
39. 39.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) trailing off
40. 40.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True

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