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Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 604 · 40 questions
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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. 1.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “celebration”?
  3. 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. 4.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) 3 short bullet points (b) 15 long bullet points
  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 10.Which word has a silent h? (a) knee (b) doubt (c) reign (d) honest
  11. 11.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
  14. 14.⏱️ Kabir’s debate speech has 720 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
  15. 15.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
  16. 16.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
  17. 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. 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. 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. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
  21. 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. 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. 23.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) black text on white (b) light grey on white
  24. 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. 25.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  26. 26.True or false: revealing an answer nobody expected suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
  27. 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. 28.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
  29. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 34.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
  35. 35.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
  36. 36.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: picturing it going well? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
  37. 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. 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. 39.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
  40. 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

  1. True
  2. 4
  3. look at each section
  4. 3 short bullet points
  5. to get feedback
  6. Independence Day
  7. a few sentences
  8. rushing off the stage
  9. hands deep in pockets
  10. honest
  11. True
  12. True
  13. a weak ending habit
  14. 6
  15. cheerful and lively
  16. False
  17. break it into syllables
  18. To sum up
  19. False
  20. a weak ending habit
  21. the chief guest
  22. 40
  23. black text on white
  24. guessing a hard name
  25. helpful
  26. False
  27. the main points
  28. False
  29. a line chart
  30. True
  31. starts the first point
  32. at the end of the event
  33. to persuade
  34. a warm smile
  35. an informal line
  36. a helpful habit
  37. a story proving a point
  38. False
  39. helps clear speech
  40. serious and steady

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