Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 72 · 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 which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
2. 2.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) fiddling with a pen (c) feet steady and apart (d) chin up
3. 3.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a vote of thanks? (a) informal (b) formal
4. 4.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: listen to the question or thank the asker? (a) listen to the question (b) thank the asker
6. 6.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) quiz and award (b) queue and arrive (c) questions and answers (d) quick and amazing
8. 8.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To sum up
9. 9.True or false: “Please stand for the National Anthem.” is introducing an item. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
11. 11.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
12. 12.💬 Is “You won’t believe this!” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
13. 13.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking around the room (b) meeting a few eyes (c) a few seconds per person (d) reading with head down
14. 14.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
15. 15.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
18. 18.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) judges the prizes (b) guides the programme (c) sells the tickets (d) performs every dance
19. 19.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prize distribution? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution
20. 20.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
21. 21.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after every word (b) never at all (c) in the middle of a word (d) after an important point
23. 23.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
24. 24.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) nothing at all (b) key words only (c) tiny paragraphs (d) the whole speech
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) timing each run (b) checking slides early (c) practising only once (d) starting a week early
26. 26.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
28. 28.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the prize distribution? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the prize distribution
29. 29.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 15% goes on books, 20% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
30. 30.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Good morning, respected (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Kindly allow me to begin
33. 33.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: only reading silently? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
34. 34.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: dark text on light? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
35. 35.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
36. 36.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “principal”?
37. 37.True or false: warning about the dangers of crossing the railway line needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) only reading silently (b) practising only once (c) using short cue cards (d) never timing yourself
39. 39.👋 How do you end an assembly speech? (a) walk off silently (b) thank the audience (c) turn your back (d) start a new topic
40. 40.True or false: when you are announcing the team names on Sports Day, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True

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