Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 636 · 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.True or false: “standing tall” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing to finish (b) cramming late at night (c) picturing it going well (d) staring at the floor
3. 3.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) welcoming the guests (b) the prize distribution (c) the poem recitation (d) the prayer song
5. 5.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: fiddling with a pen? (a) helpful (b) distracting
6. 6.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) It is my privilege to (c) You won’t believe this! (d) I would like to begin by
7. 7.True or false: “a clear, large picture” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
9. 9.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “write”? (a) k (b) b (c) l (d) w
10. 10.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) closing, opening, body (d) body, closing, opening
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
12. 12.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: keeping answers short? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
13. 13.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) closing taps saved 40 L (b) buses are big (c) dogs can bark (d) the sky is blue
14. 14.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: first try on the day? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
15. 15.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: reading a full script? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
16. 16.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) picturing it going well (c) knowing your opening (d) cramming late at night
17. 17.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
18. 18.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on planting trees in our city? (a) Republic Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) World Environment Day
19. 19.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) answering only friends (b) looking at everyone (c) arguing angrily (d) rolling your eyes
20. 20.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 120-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
21. 21.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) before the prayer (b) at the very start (c) at the end of the event (d) in the middle of a dance
22. 22.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
23. 23.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
24. 24.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
25. 25.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
26. 26.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) a clear title (c) no labels (d) ten colours
27. 27.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
29. 29.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📊 A bar chart is best for… (a) reading a poem (b) comparing amounts (c) writing a story (d) showing a recipe
31. 31.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prayer song or the group song? (a) the prayer song (b) the group song
32. 32.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a summary of the points? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points
33. 33.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
34. 34.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: telling your family about your day needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
37. 37.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) testing slides on stage (b) marking pauses on cards (c) trying the room first (d) timing each run
38. 38.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) stretching your arms (c) rushing to finish (d) hiding behind notes
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 650 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling

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