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: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
- 2.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
- 3.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the welcome address (c) the group song (d) the poem recitation
- 4.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading a full script (b) practising only once (c) trying the room first (d) first try on the day
- 6.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
- 7.True or false: how high or low your voice sounds is about pitch. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
- 9.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) rushing to finish (b) skipping breakfast (c) knowing your opening (d) skipping practice
- 10.Which word has a silent t? (a) listen (b) honest (c) rhino (d) cupboard
- 11.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
- 12.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
- 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) Gonna tell you something (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Esteemed guests,
- 14.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on saying no to single-use plastic? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Independence Day (c) Republic Day (d) World Environment Day
- 15.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) ask ten more at once (b) answer it instantly (c) walk off the stage (d) pause for a moment
- 16.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
- 17.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
- 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) For example (d) On the other hand
- 19.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
- 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
- 21.🐢 You are saying the main message of your speech. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
- 22.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
- 23.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) fiddling with a pen (c) standing tall (d) relaxed shoulders
- 24.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) tapping your foot (c) natural gestures (d) open hands
- 25.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
- 26.True or false: “looking at each section” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
- 27.🙌 What does pointing at the slide do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows a feeling (c) shows size (d) shows a number
- 28.👀 Good or poor eye contact: reading with head down? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
- 29.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
- 30.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
- 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands deep in pockets (b) arms crossed tightly (c) swaying side to side (d) standing tall
- 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at each section (b) a few seconds per person (c) looking out the window (d) meeting a few eyes
- 33.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the prayer song (c) the group song (d) the prize distribution
- 34.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) a ten-minute answer (b) making up an answer (c) interrupting the asker (d) thanking the asker
- 35.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) informal (b) formal
- 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
- 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
- 38.True or false: “rushing to finish” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
- 39.🙂 Which expression suits talking about families who lost their homes in a flood? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
- 40.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) Esteemed guests, (c) So, like, yeah (d) Good morning, respected
Answer key
- True
- False
- the welcome address
- True
- trying the room first
- the body
- True
- a question hook
- knowing your opening
- listen
- True
- the closing
- Esteemed guests,
- World Environment Day
- pause for a moment
- 120–150 words a minute
- True
- On the other hand
- True
- an opinion
- slow down
- True
- fiddling with a pen
- tapping your foot
- a vague claim
- False
- points to something
- poor eye contact
- True
- a helpful habit
- standing tall
- looking out the window
- the prayer song
- thanking the asker
- formal
- a weak ending habit
- the closing
- False
- a serious face
- So, like, yeah
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