Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 609 · 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.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) a whispered mumble
2. 2.✂️ Vihaan’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 260 words. How many words must be cut?
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
4. 4.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) a title on each slide (b) ten fonts on one slide (c) short bullet points (d) one idea per slide
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying calm (b) keeping answers short (c) admitting you don’t know (d) answering only friends
6. 6.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
7. 7.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) end with a strong line (c) thank the audience (d) sum up your points
8. 8.🐢 You are showing how excited the crowd was at a match. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
9. 9.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
10. 10.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for joking with your brother at home? (a) informal (b) formal
11. 11.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) picturing it going well (b) arriving early (c) smiling at a friend (d) hiding behind notes
13. 13.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
14. 14.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) no one at all (b) the chief guest (c) yourself (d) the last row only
15. 15.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
16. 16.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “clear”?
17. 17.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📊 Which chart best shows what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
20. 20.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: skipping practice? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
21. 21.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) trains run on rails (c) ice cream is cold (d) cats like milk
22. 22.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: thanking the asker? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
23. 23.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
24. 24.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) stories stick in minds (c) to waste time (d) to confuse people
26. 26.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
27. 27.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: waiting a second before the big reveal? (a) a pause (b) pace (c) pitch (d) volume
28. 28.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) watching one friend only (b) staring at the ceiling (c) glancing down, then up (d) eyes on the floor
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
30. 30.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
33. 33.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) answering only friends (b) making up an answer (c) arguing angrily (d) looking at everyone
34. 34.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: thinking you will fail? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
35. 35.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
37. 37.📋 In which part of a school function does the welcome address usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
40. 40.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening

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