Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.
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- 1.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
- 2.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “celebration”?
- 3.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at the floor (b) close your eyes (c) look at each section (d) look at one person
- 4.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) 3 short bullet points (b) 15 long bullet points
- 5.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to get feedback (b) to tire them out (c) to win a prize (d) to skip practice
- 6.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the brave freedom fighters of India? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Independence Day
- 7.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
- 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) ending on time
- 9.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) calm, still feet (b) hands deep in pockets (c) standing tall (d) facing the audience
- 10.Which word has a silent h? (a) knee (b) doubt (c) reign (d) honest
- 11.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
- 12.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
- 13.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
- 14.⏱️ Kabir’s debate speech has 720 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
- 15.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
- 16.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) break it into syllables (b) whisper it (c) skip it (d) say it in one rush
- 18.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
- 19.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
- 21.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) the chief guest (b) yourself (c) the last row only (d) no one at all
- 22.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 15% walk, 45% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
- 23.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) black text on white (b) light grey on white
- 24.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) opening your mouth well (b) guessing a hard name (c) checking names first (d) a steady pace
- 25.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) distracting (b) helpful
- 26.True or false: revealing an answer nobody expected suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
- 27.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) the memorable last line
- 28.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
- 29.📊 Which chart best shows a puppy’s weight each week as it grows? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
- 30.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
- 31.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
- 32.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) in the middle of a dance (b) before the prayer (c) at the very start (d) at the end of the event
- 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
- 34.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
- 35.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
- 36.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: picturing it going well? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
- 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
- 38.True or false: when you are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
- 39.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
- 40.🎭 Which voice suits giving safety steps for a fire drill? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
Answer key
- True
- 4
- look at each section
- 3 short bullet points
- to get feedback
- Independence Day
- a few sentences
- rushing off the stage
- hands deep in pockets
- honest
- True
- True
- a weak ending habit
- 6
- cheerful and lively
- False
- break it into syllables
- To sum up
- False
- a weak ending habit
- the chief guest
- 40
- black text on white
- guessing a hard name
- helpful
- False
- the main points
- False
- a line chart
- True
- starts the first point
- at the end of the event
- to persuade
- a warm smile
- an informal line
- a helpful habit
- a story proving a point
- False
- helps clear speech
- serious and steady
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