Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 728 · 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.✂️ Tara’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Tara speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 630 words. How many words must be cut?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the asker (b) staying calm (c) rolling your eyes (d) keeping answers short
3. 3.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) close your eyes (b) look at the floor (c) look at each section (d) look at one person
4. 4.True or false: a speech on the brave freedom fighters of India suits Independence Day. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or answer briefly? (a) thank the asker (b) answer briefly
6. 6.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
7. 7.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the prayer song (c) the National Anthem (d) the class skit
8. 8.True or false: for the July rainfall in four different cities, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: when you are reading out a phone number, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
11. 11.⏱️ Diya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
12. 12.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) distracting (b) helpful
13. 13.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: repeating the question? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
15. 15.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) inviting a guest (d) thanking performers
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
17. 17.True or false: “practising aloud” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: check if it helped or answer briefly? (a) check if it helped (b) answer briefly
19. 19.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
21. 21.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) skipping the ending (b) practising out loud (c) starting a week early (d) using short cue cards
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) full paragraphs to read (b) few words, big text (c) a clear, large picture (d) dark text on light
23. 23.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) shoulders back, open (b) hunched and closed (c) looking at the exit (d) arms tightly crossed
24. 24.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prayer song or the poem recitation? (a) the prayer song (b) the poem recitation
25. 25.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) the Moon is round
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
27. 27.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 35% goes on books, 10% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
28. 28.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are friendly (b) you want to leave (c) you are bored (d) you are angry
29. 29.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 Which voice suits reading a bedtime story to a little cousin? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
31. 31.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: thanking the asker? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
33. 33.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) slouching (b) chin up (c) arms crossed tightly (d) tapping your foot
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) facts and examples (d) a summary of the points
35. 35.📊 Which chart best shows the July rainfall in four different cities? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
36. 36.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
38. 38.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
40. 40.💬 Is “Respected judges,” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line

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