Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 603 · 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 formal line? (a) It is my privilege to (b) So, like, yeah (c) Guess what happened! (d) What’s up, everyone?
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
3. 3.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
4. 4.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) full paragraphs to read (b) one idea per slide (c) dark text on light (d) a clear, large picture
6. 6.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Even so (c) A good example is (d) Another point is
7. 7.🔤 Does a steady pace help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
8. 8.🎤 How do most good speakers get better? (a) avoiding the stage (b) being born perfect (c) never feeling nervous (d) lots of practice
9. 9.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or answer briefly? (a) thank the asker (b) answer briefly
10. 10.📋 In which part of a school function does the prize distribution usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one style throughout (b) a clear, large picture (c) one idea per slide (d) reading out every slide
12. 12.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a list of names (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a single number
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) Guess what happened! (d) Gonna tell you something
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
16. 16.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
18. 18.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
19. 19.True or false: a speech on planting trees in our city suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) stretching your arms (b) cramming late at night (c) standing tall (d) sipping some water
21. 21.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) read only sports news (b) speak clearly, not rush (c) add made-up news (d) mumble the headlines
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) linking to the start (d) adding a new point
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) back to the audience (c) standing tall (d) arms crossed tightly
24. 24.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” (a) thanking performers (b) inviting a guest (c) closing the event (d) introducing an item
25. 25.True or false: “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔤 Does rushing long words help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) few words, big text (b) too many bullet points (c) a title on each slide (d) one style throughout
29. 29.✂️ Aarav’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
30. 30.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) the last row only (b) yourself (c) the chief guest (d) no one at all
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
32. 32.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
34. 34.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a talk at a parent–teacher meeting? (a) informal (b) formal
35. 35.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the National Anthem? (a) the dance performance (b) the National Anthem
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “hour”? (a) l (b) h (c) w (d) g
38. 38.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking out the window? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
39. 39.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) never (b) after the event (c) before the event (d) while speaking
40. 40.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) distracting (b) helpful

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