Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 770 · 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: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
3. 3.True or false: “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
5. 5.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) thinking you will fail (c) hiding behind notes (d) smiling at a friend
7. 7.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: open hands? (a) helpful (b) distracting
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the memorable last line? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line
10. 10.True or false: a short silence between ideas is about a pause. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “competition”?
12. 12.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: starting a week early? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
13. 13.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute science fair talk?
14. 14.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at the floor (b) look at one person (c) close your eyes (d) look at each section
15. 15.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking around the room (b) meeting a few eyes (c) staring at the ceiling (d) looking at each section
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
17. 17.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) pace (b) volume (c) pitch (d) a pause
18. 18.🙌 What does an open palm to the map do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows size
19. 19.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute welcome speech?
20. 20.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
21. 21.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facing the audience (b) open hands (c) slouching (d) chin up
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 550 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: introducing the topic or a story proving a point? (a) introducing the topic (b) a story proving a point
25. 25.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, body, closing
26. 26.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💓 Your heart beats fast before you go on stage. What does it mean? (a) it is a normal feeling (b) you will surely fail (c) you are very ill (d) you must not speak
28. 28.True or false: how fast or slow you speak is about pace. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or reasons for your idea? (a) thanking the audience (b) reasons for your idea
30. 30.📋 In which part of a school function does the vote of thanks usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
31. 31.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) slouching (b) standing tall (c) arms crossed tightly (d) fiddling with a pen
32. 32.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) whisper it (b) break it into syllables (c) skip it (d) say it in one rush
33. 33.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) hands deep in pockets (c) facing the audience (d) touching your hair a lot
34. 34.True or false: an interview for school captain needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) To begin with (d) Secondly
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
37. 37.⏱️ Diya reads a 60-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
38. 38.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Respected judges, (b) Hey guys! (c) Esteemed guests, (d) It is my privilege to
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting a week early (b) checking slides early (c) never timing yourself (d) practising the opening

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