Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 73 · 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.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or listen to the question? (a) thank the asker (b) listen to the question
2. 2.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) short, simple words (b) lots of difficult terms (c) only big numbers (d) long, hard words
3. 3.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) flashy spinning effects (b) a clear, large picture (c) one style throughout (d) few words, big text
4. 4.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For instance (b) Secondly (c) To begin with (d) To conclude
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
6. 6.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) unrelated to the topic (c) short and to the point (d) as long as possible
7. 7.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
8. 8.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking into your notes (b) covering your mouth (c) mumbling (d) sipping water before
10. 10.👋 How do you end an assembly speech? (a) walk off silently (b) start a new topic (c) turn your back (d) thank the audience
11. 11.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: slouching? (a) helpful (b) distracting
12. 12.⏱️ Kabir’s debate speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.True or false: “meeting a few eyes” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or the main points? (a) the memorable last line (b) the main points
15. 15.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
16. 16.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on every child’s right to play and learn? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Independence Day
19. 19.True or false: “I am not sure, but I will find out and tell you.” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) looking at the exit (b) hunched and closed (c) arms tightly crossed (d) shoulders back, open
22. 22.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) in a whisper (b) as loud as a scream (c) so the back row hears (d) only for the front row
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Good morning, respected (c) Kindly allow me to begin (d) Hey guys!
24. 24.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: practising out loud? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
25. 25.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) knowing the opening well (b) eating a huge meal (c) speaking very fast (d) skipping the opening
26. 26.True or false: “cramming late at night” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows size
28. 28.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the poem recitation or the prayer song? (a) the poem recitation (b) the prayer song
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding behind notes (b) knowing your opening (c) rushing to finish (d) skipping breakfast
30. 30.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) testing your hearing (b) warming up clear speech (c) making people sleepy (d) learning new maths
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rewriting it last night (b) practising for family (c) first try on the day (d) practising only once
32. 32.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
33. 33.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) In addition
34. 34.🙋 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
35. 35.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) opening your mouth well (b) saying word endings (c) checking names first (d) guessing a hard name
36. 36.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) helpful (b) distracting
39. 39.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending

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