Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 750 · 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: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) rushing through it (b) shouting every word (c) breathing from the belly (d) mumbling
3. 3.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big, readable fonts (b) dark text on light (c) a title on each slide (d) flashy spinning effects
5. 5.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) feet steady and apart (c) slouching (d) chin up
6. 6.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
7. 7.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the class skit? (a) the prize distribution (b) the class skit
8. 8.True or false: “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) ending on time (d) a calm thank-you
10. 10.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “loud”?
11. 11.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📅 On which date of June is World Environment Day?
14. 14.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) practising for family (c) never timing yourself (d) standing up to practise
15. 15.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) checking slides early (b) using short cue cards (c) only reading silently (d) practising the opening
16. 16.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: smiling at a friend? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
17. 17.❔ When you ask a yes–no question in English, your voice often… (a) stops in the middle (b) goes silent (c) rises at the end (d) gets very loud
18. 18.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: timing each run? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
19. 19.🔤 Does checking names first help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
20. 20.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
21. 21.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: open hands? (a) distracting (b) helpful
23. 23.True or false: “sipping some water” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: one style throughout? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
26. 26.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) staring at the floor (c) thinking you will fail (d) slow deep breaths
27. 27.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
28. 28.🙌 What does raising a hand high do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a number
29. 29.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) performs every dance (b) judges the prizes (c) guides the programme (d) sells the tickets
30. 30.👀 Good or poor eye contact: watching one friend only? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) eyes on the floor (b) reading with head down (c) looking out the window (d) a few seconds per person
32. 32.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
33. 33.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
34. 34.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a clear, large picture” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) long and boring (b) full of jokes on guests (c) short and sincere (d) a brand-new speech
37. 37.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) thanking performers (b) introducing an item (c) closing the event (d) inviting a guest
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) linking to the start (d) rushing off the stage
39. 39.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
40. 40.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) correct stress (b) clear speech (c) a good pause (d) dropping word endings

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