Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 657 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking to the back row (b) shouting every word (c) rushing through it (d) trailing off at the end
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
3. 3.⏱️ Diya reads a 240-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
4. 4.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) long, hard words (b) only big numbers (c) lots of difficult terms (d) short, simple words
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
6. 6.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: wishing everyone a happy festival needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “testing slides on stage” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making up an answer (b) interrupting the asker (c) arguing angrily (d) admitting you don’t know
10. 10.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse people (c) to avoid the topic (d) stories stick in minds
11. 11.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why teachers matter to us? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) Independence Day
12. 12.True or false: “open hands” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏱️ Rohan’s science fair talk has 750 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
14. 14.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “together”?
16. 16.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) body, closing, opening
17. 17.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the welcome address? (a) the class skit (b) the welcome address
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) To begin with (d) Firstly
19. 19.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) exactly at the limit
20. 20.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to win a prize (b) to skip practice (c) to get feedback (d) to tire them out
21. 21.True or false: a speech on what freedom means to me suits Independence Day. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) the ending music (d) its purpose
23. 23.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) looking around the room (c) looking out the window (d) reading with head down
24. 24.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) swaying side to side (c) calm, still feet (d) chin up
26. 26.True or false: “staring at the slides” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or listen to the question? (a) answer briefly (b) listen to the question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feet steady and apart (b) arms crossed tightly (c) open hands (d) chin up
30. 30.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking out the window? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
31. 31.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) while speaking (b) never (c) after the event (d) before the event
32. 32.True or false: “too many bullet points” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) eating a huge meal (b) speaking very fast (c) knowing the opening well (d) skipping the opening
34. 34.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the prize distribution (b) the welcome address (c) the dance performance (d) lighting the lamp
35. 35.True or false: when you are giving an important date or number, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) thanking the asker (b) rolling your eyes (c) repeating the question (d) looking at everyone
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a summary of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points
38. 38.🪝 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 question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
39. 39.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
40. 40.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade

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