Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 744 · 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.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
2. 2.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) To sum up
3. 3.True or false: “I don’t know. Next.” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a vote of thanks? (a) informal (b) formal
5. 5.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) making up an answer (b) interrupting the asker (c) thanking the asker (d) arguing angrily
6. 6.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) guessing a hard name (b) saying word endings (c) opening your mouth well (d) checking names first
7. 7.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) A good example is (b) To conclude (c) For instance (d) In contrast
8. 8.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
9. 9.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
11. 11.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
13. 13.True or false: “I don’t know. Next.” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
15. 15.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) picturing it going well (c) saying sorry first (d) thinking you will fail
16. 16.Which word has a silent l? (a) doubt (b) yolk (c) comb (d) sword
17. 17.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) clear speech (b) a good pause (c) dropping word endings (d) correct stress
18. 18.True or false: for your height on each birthday from age 5 to 12, a line chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) rushing to finish (c) saying sorry first (d) smiling at a friend
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at the floor (b) stretching your arms (c) hiding behind notes (d) cramming late at night
21. 21.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) cramming late at night (b) thinking you will fail (c) stretching your arms (d) rushing to finish
23. 23.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
24. 24.True or false: a speech on the brave freedom fighters of India suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “standing tall” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
27. 27.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.💡 To make a key word stand out, you can… (a) stress it a little (b) skip it (c) mumble it (d) say it faster
29. 29.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
30. 30.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) finishing every word (b) keeping your chin up (c) shouting every word (d) breathing from the belly
31. 31.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “assembly”?
33. 33.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: giving the rules of an exam hall suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “standing tall” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a weather report (b) a short wise saying (c) a maths sum (d) a long story
37. 37.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or thank the asker? (a) answer briefly (b) thank the asker
38. 38.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
39. 39.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Hey guys! (b) Guess what happened! (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) I would like to begin by
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) Secondly

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