Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 679 · 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.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the welcome address or the dance performance? (a) the welcome address (b) the dance performance
2. 2.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the attention hook (c) the call to action (d) a preview of the points
4. 4.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the ceiling? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
6. 6.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
7. 7.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
8. 8.True or false: a speech on the teacher who made me love reading suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) It is my privilege to (b) Guess what happened! (c) Good morning, respected (d) Respected judges,
11. 11.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
12. 12.True or false: “using short cue cards” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
15. 15.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: for what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) So, like, yeah (b) Gonna tell you something (c) Guess what happened! (d) I would like to begin by
19. 19.True or false: “touching your hair a lot” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
21. 21.True or false: “using short cue cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) In contrast
23. 23.True or false: when you are reading out a phone number, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knit”? (a) k (b) h (c) s (d) w
25. 25.True or false: telling a happy holiday memory suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) rushing off the stage (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
27. 27.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to sound fancy
28. 28.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) covering your mouth (b) chewing gum as you talk (c) guessing a hard name (d) a steady pace
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) a few seconds per person (b) watching one friend only (c) reading with head down (d) looking out the window
31. 31.True or false: a speech on planting trees in our city suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) facing the audience (b) swaying side to side (c) chin up (d) relaxed shoulders
33. 33.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: flashy spinning effects? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
34. 34.💬 Is “Esteemed guests,” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
35. 35.💓 Your heart beats fast before you go on stage. What does it mean? (a) you must not speak (b) it is a normal feeling (c) you will surely fail (d) you are very ill
36. 36.🔁 You say one word wrongly while speaking. What is best? (a) stop the speech (b) correct it and go on (c) apologise many times (d) start all over again
37. 37.📋 In which part of a school function does the welcome address usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
38. 38.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a short wise saying (b) a maths sum (c) a weather report (d) a long story
39. 39.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) In addition (c) However (d) Secondly
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking you will fail (b) smiling at a friend (c) skipping practice (d) skipping breakfast

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