Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 769 · 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 of these makes speech unclear? (a) dropping word endings (b) opening your mouth well (c) breaking long words up (d) a steady pace
2. 2.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) say it in one rush (b) break it into syllables (c) whisper it (d) skip it
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) a clear last line (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
6. 6.🙂 Which expression suits welcoming new students to the school? (a) a surprised look (b) a warm smile (c) a serious face
7. 7.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) eyes on the floor (b) looking out the window (c) glancing down, then up (d) watching one friend only
8. 8.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
9. 9.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙌 What does pointing at the slide do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) shows a feeling (d) points to something
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🙋 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
13. 13.True or false: “open hands” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: a deep voice for a giant in a story? (a) a pause (b) pitch (c) pace (d) volume
15. 15.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: fiddling with a pen? (a) distracting (b) helpful
16. 16.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or the vote of thanks? (a) the group song (b) the vote of thanks
17. 17.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: marking pauses on cards? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
18. 18.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a surprising fact
19. 19.True or false: a speech on every child’s right to play and learn suits Children’s Day. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) relaxed shoulders (c) hands deep in pockets (d) swaying side to side
21. 21.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: starting a week early? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
22. 22.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: picturing it going well? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
24. 24.🔤 Does opening your mouth well help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
25. 25.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
26. 26.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) points to something (c) shows size (d) shows a feeling
27. 27.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) repeat the last word (b) say “um” louder (c) speak faster (d) pause silently
28. 28.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
29. 29.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) serious and steady (b) cheerful and lively (c) calm and gentle
30. 30.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) hopping on the spot (b) leaning on one leg (c) swaying to and fro (d) tall, feet steady
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
33. 33.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: too many bullet points? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
34. 34.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
35. 35.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) crowded, busy pictures (b) yellow text on white (c) short bullet points (d) tiny 10-point text
37. 37.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
38. 38.🐢 You are speaking to very young children. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
39. 39.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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