← Final test: public speaking lesson New set →

Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 635 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

NameDateTime takenScore ___ / 40
  1. 1.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
  3. 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. 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. 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. 6.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
  7. 7.True or false: how high or low your voice sounds is about pitch. (a) False (b) True
  8. 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. 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. 10.Which word has a silent t? (a) listen (b) honest (c) rhino (d) cupboard
  11. 11.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
  13. 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. 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. 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. 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. 17.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) For example (d) On the other hand
  19. 19.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  21. 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. 22.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) fiddling with a pen (c) standing tall (d) relaxed shoulders
  24. 24.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) tapping your foot (c) natural gestures (d) open hands
  25. 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. 26.True or false: “looking at each section” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
  27. 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. 28.👀 Good or poor eye contact: reading with head down? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
  29. 29.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
  31. 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. 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. 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. 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. 35.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) informal (b) formal
  36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
  37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
  38. 38.True or false: “rushing to finish” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  39. 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. 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

  1. True
  2. False
  3. the welcome address
  4. True
  5. trying the room first
  6. the body
  7. True
  8. a question hook
  9. knowing your opening
  10. listen
  11. True
  12. the closing
  13. Esteemed guests,
  14. World Environment Day
  15. pause for a moment
  16. 120–150 words a minute
  17. True
  18. On the other hand
  19. True
  20. an opinion
  21. slow down
  22. True
  23. fiddling with a pen
  24. tapping your foot
  25. a vague claim
  26. False
  27. points to something
  28. poor eye contact
  29. True
  30. a helpful habit
  31. standing tall
  32. looking out the window
  33. the prayer song
  34. thanking the asker
  35. formal
  36. a weak ending habit
  37. the closing
  38. False
  39. a serious face
  40. So, like, yeah

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids