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Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 74 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🐢 You are telling the thrilling chase in a story. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
  3. 3.True or false: “Could you please repeat the question?” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling (b) speaking into your notes (c) shouting every word (d) breathing from the belly
  6. 6.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
  7. 7.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) repeating the question (b) interrupting the asker (c) admitting you don’t know (d) staying calm
  8. 8.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) volume (b) pitch (c) a pause (d) pace
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tiny 10-point text (b) one idea per slide (c) a clear, large picture (d) big, readable fonts
  10. 10.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) first try on the day (b) trying the room first (c) never timing yourself (d) only reading silently
  11. 11.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or welcoming the guests? (a) the class skit (b) welcoming the guests
  12. 12.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) a calm thank-you (d) running over time
  13. 13.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) hands deep in pockets (c) chin up (d) natural gestures
  14. 14.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the prayer song (c) the prize distribution (d) the class skit
  15. 15.True or false: “hiding behind notes” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
  17. 17.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the prize distribution (b) the prayer song (c) the dance performance (d) the group song
  20. 20.⏱️ Saanvi’s welcome speech has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
  21. 21.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) feet steady and apart (c) natural gestures (d) facing the audience
  22. 22.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: full paragraphs to read? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
  23. 23.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) reading out every slide (b) one style throughout (c) short bullet points (d) a clear, large picture
  24. 24.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at each section (b) look at the floor (c) close your eyes (d) look at one person
  25. 25.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: reading a full script? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
  26. 26.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
  27. 27.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart
  28. 28.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🎭 Which voice suits comforting a younger child who is scared? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
  30. 30.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) after an important point (b) never at all (c) in the middle of a word (d) after every word
  31. 31.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
  32. 32.🔤 Does checking names first help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
  33. 33.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) cover it with a cloth (b) hold it up to show (c) hide it behind you (d) keep it in your bag
  34. 34.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) cramming late at night (b) knowing your opening (c) practising aloud (d) smiling at a friend
  35. 35.👀 Good or poor eye contact: glancing down, then up? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  36. 36.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) speak super fast (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
  37. 37.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: tiny 10-point text? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
  38. 38.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
  40. 40.True or false: “glancing down, then up” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. False
  2. speed up a little
  3. True
  4. a helpful habit
  5. breathing from the belly
  6. 420
  7. interrupting the asker
  8. volume
  9. tiny 10-point text
  10. trying the room first
  11. welcoming the guests
  12. a calm thank-you
  13. hands deep in pockets
  14. the prayer song
  15. False
  16. “Thank you” and a smile
  17. False
  18. True
  19. the prize distribution
  20. 3
  21. fiddling with a pen
  22. a poor slide habit
  23. reading out every slide
  24. look at each section
  25. a poor rehearsal habit
  26. 500
  27. a bar chart
  28. False
  29. calm and gentle
  30. after an important point
  31. 210
  32. helps clear speech
  33. hold it up to show
  34. cramming late at night
  35. good eye contact
  36. cut the weakest part
  37. a poor slide habit
  38. True
  39. a warm smile
  40. False

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