Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 672 · 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: your voice rising at the end of a question is about a pause. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “voice”?
3. 3.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) smiling at a friend (c) skipping practice (d) rushing to finish
4. 4.True or false: “checking slides early” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
6. 6.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) staying calm (b) a ten-minute answer (c) looking at everyone (d) thanking the asker
7. 7.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) say “um” louder (b) speak faster (c) repeat the last word (d) pause silently
8. 8.🙂 Which expression suits explaining why plastic harms sea animals? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
9. 9.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) staring at the slides (c) reading with head down (d) looking around the room
10. 10.🔤 Does chewing gum as you talk help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
11. 11.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) before the prayer (b) at the very start (c) in the middle of a dance (d) at the end of the event
13. 13.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) distracting (b) helpful
14. 14.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing to finish (b) picturing it going well (c) saying sorry first (d) skipping practice
16. 16.True or false: when you are describing the last seconds of a close race, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📊 Which chart best shows the top speeds of five animals? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
18. 18.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
19. 19.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the welcome address (b) the class skit (c) the National Anthem (d) the dance performance
23. 23.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) a summary of the points
25. 25.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
26. 26.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: yellow text on white? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
28. 28.True or false: “a title on each slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crowded, busy pictures (b) yellow text on white (c) short bullet points (d) tiny 10-point text
31. 31.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) hopping on the spot (b) tall, feet steady (c) leaning on one leg (d) swaying to and fro
32. 32.💬 Is “It is my privilege to” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
33. 33.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “example”?
34. 34.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
35. 35.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) In conclusion (d) For example
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
38. 38.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
39. 39.🔤 Does a steady pace help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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