Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 655 · 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: “only reading silently” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) the last row only (b) no one at all (c) the chief guest (d) yourself
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) using short cue cards (b) only reading silently (c) first try on the day (d) reading a full script
5. 5.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) change over time (b) a list of names (c) a single number (d) parts of a whole
6. 6.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) skip it (c) mumble it (d) stress it a little
7. 7.🔤 Does a steady pace help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising aloud (b) sipping some water (c) standing tall (d) cramming late at night
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points (c) the memorable last line (d) the call to action
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) the memorable last line (d) greeting the audience
11. 11.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
13. 13.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it must be a joke (d) nobody hears it
14. 14.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) finishing every word (b) shouting every word (c) trailing off at the end (d) speaking into your notes
15. 15.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) in random order (b) loose and unnumbered (c) numbered, in order (d) backwards
16. 16.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
17. 17.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) never say it aloud (b) only read it silently (c) speak it to your family (d) just think about it
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) ending on time (c) running over time (d) a calm thank-you
19. 19.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why teachers matter to us? (a) Independence Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Children’s Day (d) World Environment Day
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
21. 21.📊 Which chart best shows the top speeds of five animals? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
22. 22.True or false: a speech on our Constitution and its values suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
24. 24.True or false: for what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the slides (b) glancing down, then up (c) staring at the ceiling (d) looking out the window
26. 26.True or false: your voice rising at the end of a question is about volume. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
29. 29.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
30. 30.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) hiding behind notes (b) thinking you will fail (c) picturing it going well (d) saying sorry first
31. 31.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) tapping your foot (c) open hands (d) relaxed shoulders
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) back to the audience (c) touching your hair a lot (d) tapping your foot
36. 36.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
37. 37.True or false: when you are addressing the whole school on the playground, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
39. 39.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 24, Class 7 — 23, Class 8 — 12. How many children is that in all?
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) In short (d) Another point is

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