Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 730 · 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.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) none at all (c) about 50 (d) about 20
3. 3.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
4. 4.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “using short cue cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) slow deep breaths (b) hiding behind notes (c) arriving early (d) smiling at a friend
7. 7.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) rolling your eyes (b) interrupting the asker (c) staying calm (d) answering only friends
8. 8.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking to the back row? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) no labels (b) a clear title (c) tiny text (d) ten colours
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) running over time
13. 13.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “For example” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) mumble it quickly (b) skip the name (c) ask and practise it (d) guess it on stage
16. 16.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) thinking you will fail (b) picturing it going well (c) skipping breakfast (d) skipping practice
17. 17.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
18. 18.⏱️ Your practice run takes 4 minutes but the limit is 3. What should you do? (a) speak much faster (b) drop the ending (c) cut, then time it again (d) ignore the limit
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
20. 20.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) swaying to and fro (b) hopping on the spot (c) leaning on one leg (d) tall, feet steady
21. 21.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
22. 22.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) a steady pace (b) opening your mouth well (c) saying word endings (d) dropping word endings
23. 23.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “loud”?
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking you will fail (b) sipping some water (c) smiling at a friend (d) standing tall
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) So, like, yeah (c) Gonna tell you something (d) Esteemed guests,
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Gonna tell you something (b) Hey guys! (c) Guess what happened! (d) Good morning, respected
28. 28.True or false: “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the Principal (b) nobody at all (c) the youngest child (d) your best friend
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or a preview of the points? (a) the call to action (b) a preview of the points
31. 31.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) say it faster (b) skip it (c) stress it a little (d) mumble it
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
33. 33.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) daily runs built stamina (b) the Moon is round (c) pens have ink (d) rice is white
35. 35.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) in the middle of a dance (b) before the prayer (c) at the end of the event (d) at the very start
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) knowing your opening (b) arriving early (c) sipping some water (d) rushing to finish
37. 37.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting the asker (b) rolling your eyes (c) thanking the asker (d) answering only friends
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) dropping word endings (b) opening your mouth well (c) covering your mouth (d) mumbling into your chest

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