Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 626 · 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.💬 Is “Respected judges,” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
2. 2.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
4. 4.True or false: “practising out loud” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) touching your hair a lot (c) swaying side to side (d) fiddling with a pen
6. 6.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 20% goes on books, 20% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
7. 7.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
8. 8.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to fill time (d) to thank everyone
9. 9.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
10. 10.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
11. 11.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
12. 12.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
13. 13.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
15. 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
16. 16.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Independence Day (b) Children’s Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Teachers’ Day
18. 18.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking into your notes (b) trailing off at the end (c) shouting every word (d) speaking to the back row
20. 20.📈 On a line chart, a line going up shows the amount is… (a) staying the same (b) decreasing (c) increasing
21. 21.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for welcoming the chief guest? (a) formal (b) informal
22. 22.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after an important point (b) in the middle of a word (c) never at all (d) after every word
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) first try on the day (b) rewriting it last night (c) standing up to practise (d) practising only once
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staying calm (b) admitting you don’t know (c) keeping answers short (d) answering only friends
25. 25.True or false: “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: your voice rising at the end of a question? (a) pitch (b) pace (c) a pause (d) volume
27. 27.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) break it into syllables (b) skip it (c) whisper it (d) say it in one rush
28. 28.True or false: when you are addressing the whole school on the playground, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off at the end (b) shouting every word (c) sipping water before (d) speaking into your notes
30. 30.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
31. 31.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) On the other hand (d) In short
32. 32.📝 You have notes. How should you use them? (a) hold them over your face (b) read with head down (c) stare only at them (d) glance down, look up
33. 33.True or false: “slow deep breaths” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per slide (b) flashy spinning effects (c) too many bullet points (d) yellow text on white
35. 35.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: covering your mouth? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
36. 36.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the National Anthem (b) the dance performance (c) lighting the lamp (d) the prize distribution
38. 38.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) However
39. 39.🙂 Which expression suits greeting the audience at the start? (a) a warm smile (b) a serious face (c) a surprised look
40. 40.🙌 What does a hand on your heart do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows a number (c) shows size (d) points to something

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