Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 701 · 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.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
2. 2.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: skipping practice? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) a story proving a point (c) a preview of the points (d) thanking the audience
4. 4.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
5. 5.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) the attention hook (c) the memorable last line (d) facts and examples
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) Gonna tell you something (c) Guess what happened! (d) Esteemed guests,
7. 7.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We sincerely thank our chief guest for sparing her valuable time.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
8. 8.📋 In which part of a school function does the welcome address usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
9. 9.True or false: “We sincerely thank our chief guest for sparing her valuable time.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on what freedom means to me? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Independence Day (d) Republic Day
11. 11.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) informal (b) formal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a few seconds per person (b) glancing down, then up (c) staring at the slides (d) meeting a few eyes
13. 13.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) whisper it (b) skip it (c) say it in one rush (d) break it into syllables
14. 14.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: one style throughout? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
16. 16.🫁 Where should a strong speaking voice get its breath from? (a) holding the breath (b) deep in the belly (c) only the throat (d) the nose alone
17. 17.True or false: “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: stopping for a moment after a key point? (a) pitch (b) pace (c) volume (d) a pause
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) first try on the day (b) timing each run (c) rewriting it last night (d) testing slides on stage
20. 20.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
21. 21.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “congratulations”?
22. 22.True or false: “slow deep breaths” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⏱️ Ishaan’s competition speech has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or check if it helped? (a) answer briefly (b) check if it helped
25. 25.True or false: “staring at the ceiling” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏁 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your foot (b) standing tall (c) feet steady and apart (d) chin up
28. 28.🔤 Does mumbling into your chest help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
29. 29.True or false: a video call with your grandparents needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: saying sorry first? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
32. 32.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) after the event (b) while speaking (c) never (d) before the event
33. 33.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) rushing through it (c) trailing off at the end (d) breathing from the belly
34. 34.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: chatting with friends at lunch needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
37. 37.🎭 Which voice suits announcing a change in the exam timetable? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
38. 38.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) To sum up (d) In addition
39. 39.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
40. 40.True or false: “a title on each slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True

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