Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 788 · 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.🥧 In a pie chart, all the slices together make… (a) nothing (b) the whole (100%) (c) half of it (d) a straight line
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) Respected judges, (c) Esteemed guests, (d) I would like to begin by
3. 3.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) On the other hand (d) Secondly
4. 4.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) body, closing, opening (c) closing, opening, body (d) opening, closing, body
5. 5.🗣️ Which word is too informal for a speech to judges? (a) going to (b) gonna (c) grateful (d) would like
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching (b) back to the audience (c) hands deep in pockets (d) feet steady and apart
7. 7.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Yellow House 34, Blue House 25. How many more books did Yellow House read?
8. 8.True or false: “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
10. 10.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
11. 11.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prayer song or the group song? (a) the prayer song (b) the group song
12. 12.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) a clear, large picture (b) too many bullet points (c) one style throughout (d) few words, big text
13. 13.🙌 What does a fist raised in joy do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows a feeling (c) shows size (d) shows a number
14. 14.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) guessing a hard name (b) mumbling into your chest (c) dropping word endings (d) opening your mouth well
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) practising aloud (b) skipping practice (c) arriving early (d) picturing it going well
16. 16.🐢 You are speaking in a big hall that echoes. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
17. 17.True or false: “skipping the ending” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📅 On which date of June is World Environment Day?
19. 19.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “slouching” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Green House 39, Yellow House 18. How many more books did Green House read?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) a calm thank-you (c) apologising at the end (d) looking up at the end
23. 23.📝 You have notes. How should you use them? (a) glance down, look up (b) stare only at them (c) hold them over your face (d) read with head down
24. 24.🔊 You are speaking in a large hall with no microphone. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.True or false: for the top speeds of five animals, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
29. 29.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: a short silence between ideas? (a) pitch (b) volume (c) pace (d) a pause
30. 30.True or false: “practising only once” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
32. 32.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “doubt”? (a) w (b) l (c) b (d) s
33. 33.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
34. 34.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
35. 35.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
37. 37.True or false: “using short cue cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) only reading silently (b) reading a full script (c) checking slides early (d) never timing yourself
39. 39.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
40. 40.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points

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