Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 653 · 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.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: sipping water before? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
2. 2.True or false: “rushing to finish” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⏱️ Tara reads a 150-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
4. 4.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the group song? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the group song
6. 6.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: a speech on why teachers matter to us suits Independence Day. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
9. 9.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) However (d) To sum up
10. 10.🎯 Before choosing your words, what should you think about first? (a) the colour of the stage (b) who your audience is (c) your lunch plans (d) the length of the mic
11. 11.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) link it to your point (c) start a new topic (d) tell three more
12. 12.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) trailing off at the end (b) sipping water before (c) rushing through it (d) speaking into your notes
13. 13.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) a few seconds (b) not at all (c) a few minutes (d) the whole speech
14. 14.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after an important point (b) after every word (c) never at all (d) in the middle of a word
15. 15.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
16. 16.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
18. 18.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: practising out loud? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
20. 20.True or false: “arms crossed tightly” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 Good or poor eye contact: a few seconds per person? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
23. 23.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) ignore the limit
24. 24.🔊 You are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
25. 25.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 45% walk, 10% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
26. 26.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
28. 28.True or false: when you are speaking in a big hall that echoes, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: planning a game at break time needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
31. 31.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a short wise saying (b) a maths sum (c) a long story (d) a weather report
33. 33.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the joys of childhood? (a) Independence Day (b) Republic Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Children’s Day
34. 34.Which word has a silent l? (a) fasten (b) half (c) comb (d) crumb
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting every word (b) speaking into your notes (c) covering your mouth (d) finishing every word
36. 36.True or false: “few words, big text” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
38. 38.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Good morning, respected (b) Esteemed guests, (c) You won’t believe this! (d) I would like to begin by
40. 40.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body

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