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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 673 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to skip them (b) to change them (c) to make them shorter (d) to say them correctly
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) looking up at the end
  3. 3.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) walk off the stage (b) pause for a moment (c) answer it instantly (d) ask ten more at once
  5. 5.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
  6. 6.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “together”?
  7. 7.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: “eyes on the floor” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: for the weights of five school bags, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) the memorable last line
  12. 12.True or false: “looking at each section” is poor eye contact. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on our Constitution and its values? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Independence Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Republic Day
  14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
  15. 15.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) expressive (b) energetic (c) melodious (d) monotonous
  16. 16.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) facts and examples (d) reasons for your idea
  18. 18.👋 How do you end an assembly speech? (a) thank the audience (b) walk off silently (c) start a new topic (d) turn your back
  19. 19.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: rewriting it last night? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
  20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking you will fail (b) arriving early (c) smiling at a friend (d) slow deep breaths
  22. 22.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) ignore the limit (c) skip the ending (d) cut the weakest part
  23. 23.🐢 You are explaining a hard new idea. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
  24. 24.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
  25. 25.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
  26. 26.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
  27. 27.👂 During a presentation, what should the audience mostly listen to? (a) the sound effects (b) the slide text (c) you, the speaker
  28. 28.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🙌 What does pointing at the slide do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows a feeling (c) shows size (d) points to something
  30. 30.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
  31. 31.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crowded, busy pictures (b) one idea per slide (c) a title on each slide (d) a clear, large picture
  33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” sums up. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) a list of names (c) parts of a whole (d) change over time
  35. 35.True or false: “saying sorry first” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
  38. 38.Which word has a silent g? (a) yolk (b) design (c) two (d) raspberry
  39. 39.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending

Answer key

  1. to say them correctly
  2. adding a new point
  3. False
  4. pause for a moment
  5. a strong ending habit
  6. 3
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True
  11. the memorable last line
  12. False
  13. Republic Day
  14. a story hook
  15. monotonous
  16. False
  17. introducing the topic
  18. thank the audience
  19. a poor rehearsal habit
  20. to inform
  21. thinking you will fail
  22. cut the weakest part
  23. slow down
  24. a warm smile
  25. a polite reply
  26. a vague claim
  27. you, the speaker
  28. False
  29. points to something
  30. to persuade
  31. a welcome address
  32. crowded, busy pictures
  33. False
  34. change over time
  35. False
  36. False
  37. to grab attention
  38. design
  39. False
  40. a summary

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