Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 703 · 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.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
2. 2.🙋 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
3. 3.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how fast or slow you speak? (a) a pause (b) pace (c) pitch (d) volume
4. 4.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) repeats nonstop (b) matches your words (c) goes against words (d) hides your face
6. 6.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “write”? (a) t (b) p (c) h (d) w
7. 7.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) about a new topic (c) long and slow (d) a whispered mumble
9. 9.True or false: “dark text on light” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the Principal (b) your best friend (c) nobody at all (d) the youngest child
12. 12.🔊 You are speaking into a microphone held close to your mouth. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
13. 13.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) saying sorry first (c) skipping practice (d) sipping some water
14. 14.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) change over time (b) a list of names (c) parts of a whole (d) a single number
15. 15.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or welcoming the guests? (a) the class skit (b) welcoming the guests
16. 16.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands deep in pockets (b) back to the audience (c) calm, still feet (d) tapping your foot
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
21. 21.⏱️ Rohan reads a 225-word welcome speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
22. 22.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) swaying side to side (b) natural gestures (c) hands deep in pockets (d) arms crossed tightly
23. 23.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) including the back row (b) reading with head down (c) glancing down, then up (d) a few seconds per person
25. 25.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) hands deep in pockets (c) standing tall (d) slouching
26. 26.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) tell three more (c) link it to your point (d) start a new topic
28. 28.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) interrupting the asker (b) rolling your eyes (c) keeping answers short (d) a ten-minute answer
29. 29.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
30. 30.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: back to the audience? (a) helpful (b) distracting
31. 31.True or false: a speech on the brave freedom fighters of India suits Independence Day. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) keeping answers short (b) rolling your eyes (c) thanking the asker (d) repeating the question
33. 33.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
34. 34.True or false: speeding up for an exciting chase is about pace. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📊 Which chart best shows what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books? (a) a pie chart (b) a line chart (c) a bar chart
36. 36.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) ten colours (c) a clear title (d) no labels
37. 37.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Guess what happened! (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) It is my privilege to (d) You won’t believe this!
38. 38.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) thanking performers (b) inviting a guest (c) introducing an item (d) closing the event
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit

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