Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 569 · 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: practising only once? (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 question hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
4. 4.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: rushing through it? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
5. 5.✂️ Tara’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Tara speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 180 words. How many words must be cut?
6. 6.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “meeting a few eyes” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✂️ Ishaan’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 500 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: finishing every word? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
10. 10.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
11. 11.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) picturing it going well (b) practising aloud (c) knowing your opening (d) saying sorry first
12. 12.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 10% goes on books, 45% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
14. 14.True or false: “reading with head down” is poor eye contact. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) learning new maths (b) warming up clear speech (c) making people sleepy (d) testing your hearing
16. 16.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) only big numbers (b) short, simple words (c) long, hard words (d) lots of difficult terms
17. 17.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the National Anthem? (a) the dance performance (b) the National Anthem
18. 18.True or false: “eyes on the floor” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: a speech on the meaning of 15 August suits Republic Day. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔤 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
21. 21.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 15% walk, 35% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
22. 22.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) distracting (b) helpful
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
24. 24.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) rushing to finish (c) picturing it going well (d) stretching your arms
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
27. 27.True or false: warning about the dangers of crossing the railway line needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the ending music (c) its purpose (d) the font
30. 30.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) a calm thank-you (d) running over time
31. 31.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) changing your speed (b) speaking to the back row (c) mumbling (d) finishing every word
32. 32.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) informal (b) formal
33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) adding a new point
36. 36.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
38. 38.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to win a prize (b) to skip practice (c) to get feedback (d) to tire them out
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crowded, busy pictures (b) few words, big text (c) full paragraphs to read (d) flashy spinning effects

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