Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 765 · 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.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) ten colours (c) a clear title (d) no labels
2. 2.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) energetic (b) melodious (c) monotonous (d) expressive
3. 3.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
4. 4.True or false: “skipping breakfast” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
6. 6.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “communication”?
7. 7.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking into your notes (b) rushing through it (c) trailing off at the end (d) speaking to the back row
9. 9.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
10. 10.True or false: “standing up to practise” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) the whole speech (b) a few seconds (c) not at all (d) a few minutes
12. 12.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the National Anthem (b) the class skit (c) the prayer song (d) the group song
13. 13.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 50 (b) about 2 or 3 (c) none at all (d) about 20
14. 14.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Could you please repeat the question?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
15. 15.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Green House 33, Yellow House 9. How many more books did Green House read?
17. 17.⏸️ What does a short pause just before a key line do? (a) makes people leave (b) wastes the speech (c) confuses everyone (d) builds interest
18. 18.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
20. 20.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) picturing it going well (b) saying sorry first (c) practising aloud (d) knowing your opening
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
22. 22.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) judges the prizes (b) guides the programme (c) sells the tickets (d) performs every dance
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
24. 24.Which word has a silent t? (a) wrap (b) knob (c) answer (d) glisten
25. 25.🐢 You are speaking to very young children. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
26. 26.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: natural gestures? (a) helpful (b) distracting
27. 27.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: shouting every word? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
28. 28.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a clear last line (c) looking up at the end (d) adding a new point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a few seconds per person (b) including the back row (c) looking around the room (d) watching one friend only
30. 30.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding behind notes (b) smiling at a friend (c) saying sorry first (d) cramming late at night
32. 32.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) mumbling into your chest (b) chewing gum as you talk (c) rushing long words (d) tongue twister warm-ups
33. 33.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming everyone to the school fair? (a) cheerful and lively (b) calm and gentle (c) serious and steady
34. 34.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: skipping practice? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
35. 35.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⏱️ How long is a typical “thought for the day”? (a) all morning (b) about an hour (c) a whole period (d) under a minute
37. 37.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: announcing the Sports Day winners needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
40. 40.⏱️ Diya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?

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