Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 577 · 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.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
3. 3.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) repeating the question (b) interrupting the asker (c) staying calm (d) looking at everyone
4. 4.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
6. 6.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a warm smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
8. 8.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
9. 9.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) tiny paragraphs (b) nothing at all (c) the whole speech (d) key words only
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” (a) thanking performers (b) closing the event (c) introducing an item (d) inviting a guest
13. 13.⏱️ Tara reads a 60-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
14. 14.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Moreover (b) In addition (c) For example (d) In contrast
15. 15.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) correct stress (b) dropping word endings (c) clear speech (d) a good pause
17. 17.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) skip the name (b) guess it on stage (c) ask and practise it (d) mumble it quickly
18. 18.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) only reading silently (c) using short cue cards (d) standing up to practise
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, still feet (b) swaying side to side (c) relaxed shoulders (d) open hands
20. 20.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Which voice suits warning about the dangers of crossing the railway line? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
22. 22.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 Which voice suits cheering your team before a match? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
24. 24.True or false: “one style throughout” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) So, like, yeah (c) Gonna tell you something (d) Respected judges,
27. 27.Which word has a silent h? (a) castle (b) lamb (c) foreign (d) hour
28. 28.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) reasons for your idea (c) the main points (d) the attention hook
30. 30.True or false: “timing each run” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Hey guys! (b) Guess what happened! (c) Esteemed guests, (d) What’s up, everyone?
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) the call to action (c) introducing the topic (d) a story proving a point
33. 33.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔤 Does guessing a hard name help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
35. 35.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: crowded, busy pictures? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
36. 36.🎭 Which voice suits comforting a younger child who is scared? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
38. 38.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: arriving early? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
39. 39.🫁 Where should a strong speaking voice get its breath from? (a) the nose alone (b) holding the breath (c) only the throat (d) deep in the belly
40. 40.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) far over the limit (c) exactly at the limit

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