Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 65 · 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: “That is a great question — thank you.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
3. 3.⏸️ What does a short pause just before a key line do? (a) makes people leave (b) wastes the speech (c) builds interest (d) confuses everyone
4. 4.True or false: a talk at a parent–teacher meeting needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” (a) inviting a guest (b) thanking performers (c) closing the event (d) introducing an item
7. 7.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: timing each run? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
8. 8.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) shoulders back, open (b) hunched and closed (c) looking at the exit (d) arms tightly crossed
9. 9.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) including the back row (b) looking out the window (c) meeting a few eyes (d) glancing down, then up
11. 11.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or welcoming the guests? (a) the prize distribution (b) welcoming the guests
12. 12.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) For example (d) Another point is
13. 13.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) Esteemed guests, (c) Good morning, respected (d) Guess what happened!
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) linking to the start (c) ending on time (d) a calm thank-you
15. 15.True or false: “knowing your opening” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) helpful (b) distracting
17. 17.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: back to the audience? (a) helpful (b) distracting
18. 18.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) testing slides on stage (b) skipping the ending (c) using short cue cards (d) reading a full script
20. 20.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: staring at the floor? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
22. 22.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a video call with your grandparents? (a) formal (b) informal
23. 23.True or false: when you are speaking in a big hall that echoes, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
25. 25.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) everyone who helped (b) to tease them (c) to make it longer (d) to fill time
26. 26.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
27. 27.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 35% walk, 40% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
28. 28.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: when you are talking to a friend in the school library, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
31. 31.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking around the room? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
32. 32.🙌 What does a nod toward the chart do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) points to something
33. 33.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the poem recitation (c) the dance performance (d) welcoming the guests
34. 34.True or false: a vote of thanks needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
36. 36.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: slouching? (a) distracting (b) helpful
37. 37.🔊 You are announcing the team names on Sports Day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
38. 38.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
39. 39.📊 Which chart best shows what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
40. 40.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True

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