Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 76 · 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 comes first in a speech: the attention hook or a summary of the points? (a) the attention hook (b) a summary of the points
2. 2.🐢 You are speaking to very young children. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
3. 3.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the prayer song (b) lighting the lamp (c) welcoming the guests (d) the dance performance
4. 4.⏳ A performer is late. What should the anchor do? (a) end the event (b) scold them on stage (c) say they ran away (d) calmly fill the gap
5. 5.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: standing tall? (a) distracting (b) helpful
6. 6.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙌 What does spreading your arms wide do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) points to something (c) shows a feeling (d) shows a number
8. 8.🐢 You are saying the main message of your speech. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
9. 9.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) the chief guest (b) yourself (c) the last row only (d) no one at all
10. 10.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) ending on time (d) apologising at the end
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
12. 12.True or false: your voice rising at the end of a question is about pitch. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) pausing before the end (c) linking to the start (d) ending on time
14. 14.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a report to the Principal? (a) informal (b) formal
15. 15.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: a talk at a parent–teacher meeting needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Good morning, respected (b) Respected judges, (c) Esteemed guests, (d) What’s up, everyone?
18. 18.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) skipping breakfast (c) thinking you will fail (d) standing tall
19. 19.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on every child’s right to play and learn? (a) World Environment Day (b) Independence Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Republic Day
21. 21.📅 On which date of January is India’s Republic Day?
22. 22.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) closing, opening, body
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Even so (c) To begin with (d) On the other hand
24. 24.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) out of the window (b) at your shoes (c) at the ceiling (d) at a friendly face
25. 25.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
27. 27.🐢 You are describing the last seconds of a close race. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
28. 28.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) speak it to your family (b) never say it aloud (c) just think about it (d) only read it silently
29. 29.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) guides the programme (b) performs every dance (c) sells the tickets (d) judges the prizes
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
31. 31.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the question (b) looking at everyone (c) answering only friends (d) keeping answers short
33. 33.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
36. 36.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
38. 38.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) matches your words (b) repeats nonstop (c) goes against words (d) hides your face
39. 39.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the poem recitation or welcoming the guests? (a) the poem recitation (b) welcoming the guests
40. 40.📊 Which chart best shows what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart

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