Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 643 · 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.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) say it in one rush (b) break it into syllables (c) skip it (d) whisper it
2. 2.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
3. 3.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
4. 4.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “watching one friend only” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) introduce it briefly (b) talk for ten minutes (c) skip the names (d) tell the ending
7. 7.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
8. 8.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: tiny 10-point text? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
9. 9.🎭 Which voice suits giving safety steps for a fire drill? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
10. 10.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) interrupting the asker (b) staying calm (c) thanking the asker (d) looking at everyone
11. 11.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) To conclude (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
14. 14.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: a speech on our Constitution and its values suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
18. 18.Which word has a silent l? (a) island (b) half (c) knit (d) debt
19. 19.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: when you are addressing the whole school on the playground, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
22. 22.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “confident”?
23. 23.True or false: reading the news in assembly needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
25. 25.🙌 What does a nod toward the chart do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) points to something (c) shows a feeling (d) shows a number
26. 26.True or false: “skipping the ending” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” (a) thanking performers (b) introducing an item (c) inviting a guest (d) closing the event
28. 28.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: touching your hair a lot? (a) helpful (b) distracting
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
31. 31.True or false: “crowded, busy pictures” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) ask and practise it (b) mumble it quickly (c) skip the name (d) guess it on stage
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) back to the audience (b) arms crossed tightly (c) relaxed shoulders (d) swaying side to side
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
35. 35.True or false: when you are speaking in a big hall that echoes, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
37. 37.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: speeding up for an exciting chase? (a) pitch (b) pace (c) volume (d) a pause
39. 39.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) warming up clear speech (b) making people sleepy (c) learning new maths (d) testing your hearing
40. 40.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True

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