Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 591 · 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: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
4. 4.💓 Your heart beats fast before you go on stage. What does it mean? (a) you will surely fail (b) you are very ill (c) you must not speak (d) it is a normal feeling
5. 5.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
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) reasons for your idea
8. 8.True or false: when you are speaking near a sleeping baby at home, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) body, closing, opening (d) closing, opening, body
10. 10.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We sincerely thank our chief guest for sparing her valuable time.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
11. 11.🙌 What does a fist raised in joy do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows a number (c) shows size (d) points to something
12. 12.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how high or low your voice sounds? (a) pitch (b) volume (c) pace (d) a pause
14. 14.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the prayer song? (a) the dance performance (b) the prayer song
15. 15.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Respected judges, (b) I would like to begin by (c) Kindly allow me to begin (d) What’s up, everyone?
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) full paragraphs to read (b) big, readable fonts (c) few words, big text (d) dark text on light
17. 17.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) introducing an item (d) inviting a guest
18. 18.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) ice cream is cold (c) cats like milk (d) trains run on rails
19. 19.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to waste time (c) to avoid the topic (d) stories stick in minds
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
21. 21.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
22. 22.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) as loud as a scream (b) in a whisper (c) so the back row hears (d) only for the front row
23. 23.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: big, readable fonts? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) yellow text on white (b) short bullet points (c) one idea per slide (d) dark text on light
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
27. 27.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for welcoming the chief guest? (a) informal (b) formal
28. 28.True or false: “never timing yourself” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) close your eyes (b) look at one person (c) look at the floor (d) look at each section
30. 30.📈 On a line chart, a line going up shows the amount is… (a) increasing (b) decreasing (c) staying the same
31. 31.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) long and slow (d) short and strong
32. 32.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) monotonous (b) melodious (c) energetic (d) expressive
33. 33.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: waiting a second before the big reveal? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pace
34. 34.🐢 You are describing the last seconds of a close race. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
35. 35.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
37. 37.🎭 Which voice suits leading a quiet breathing exercise in assembly? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
38. 38.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: swaying side to side? (a) distracting (b) helpful
39. 39.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
40. 40.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) informal (b) formal

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