Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 68 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.Which phrase sums up? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) In short (d) Take the case of
4. 4.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “principal”?
5. 5.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the slides (b) looking around the room (c) reading with head down (d) staring at the ceiling
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
7. 7.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you want to leave (b) you are bored (c) you are angry (d) you are friendly
8. 8.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sign”? (a) t (b) g (c) p (d) s
9. 9.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a surprised look. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
12. 12.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) dark text on light (b) crowded, busy pictures (c) too many bullet points (d) full paragraphs to read
14. 14.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) one picture, one idea (b) eight pictures, 3 ideas
15. 15.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) starting with “sorry”
16. 16.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) skip it (b) mumble it (c) say it faster (d) stress it a little
17. 17.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: arriving early? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
18. 18.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) watching one friend only (b) reading with head down (c) looking out the window (d) a few seconds per person
19. 19.True or false: “staring at the ceiling” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a vote of thanks? (a) formal (b) informal
21. 21.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) nobody hears it (c) it can be skipped (d) it must be a joke
22. 22.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the dance performance (b) the poem recitation (c) the prayer song (d) the National Anthem
23. 23.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: a speech on a thank-you to our teachers suits Teachers’ Day. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “stage”?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cramming late at night (b) sipping some water (c) stretching your arms (d) standing tall
27. 27.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
28. 28.True or false: “I don’t know. Next.” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) a clear last line (c) pausing before the end (d) trailing off
30. 30.🙂 Which expression suits thanking the chief guest? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
31. 31.True or false: “touching your hair a lot” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗂️ How should you arrange your cue cards? (a) in random order (b) numbered, in order (c) loose and unnumbered (d) backwards
33. 33.Which word has a silent t? (a) rhino (b) two (c) calm (d) castle
34. 34.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) daily runs built stamina (c) the Moon is round (d) pens have ink
35. 35.🏫 Which is the best way to start a speech in morning assembly? (a) Oi, all of you (b) Yo, listen up (c) Hey guys, what’s up (d) Good morning, everyone
36. 36.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
37. 37.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) a ten-minute answer (b) arguing angrily (c) answering only friends (d) staying calm
39. 39.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) dark text on light (b) short bullet points (c) big, readable fonts (d) ten fonts on one slide
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening

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