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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 791 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.🐢 You are reading out a phone number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
  2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
  3. 3.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 45% walk, 35% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
  4. 4.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) keep it in your bag (b) hide it behind you (c) cover it with a cloth (d) hold it up to show
  6. 6.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) finishing every word (b) speaking to the back row (c) keeping your chin up (d) shouting every word
  7. 7.True or false: “arriving early” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) A good example is
  9. 9.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) a few seconds per person (b) watching one friend only (c) including the back row (d) meeting a few eyes
  10. 10.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: check if it helped or answer briefly? (a) check if it helped (b) answer briefly
  11. 11.True or false: “glancing down, then up” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) to fill time (b) everyone who helped (c) to tease them (d) to make it longer
  13. 13.True or false: a talk at a parent–teacher meeting needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “Last but not least, thank you all for being here.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) stopping mid-sentence
  16. 16.Which of these is an informal line? (a) It is my privilege to (b) Respected judges, (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Good morning, respected
  17. 17.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: how fast or slow you speak is about pace. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you want to leave (b) you are friendly (c) you are angry (d) you are bored
  21. 21.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
  22. 22.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
  24. 24.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) making people sleepy (b) testing your hearing (c) warming up clear speech (d) learning new maths
  25. 25.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: only reading silently? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
  26. 26.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
  28. 28.True or false: “reading with head down” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🙌 What does raising two fingers do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
  30. 30.🙏 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 vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
  31. 31.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a great question — thank you.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
  32. 32.Which word has a silent h? (a) honest (b) castle (c) knit (d) climb
  33. 33.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
  34. 34.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the poem recitation? (a) the prize distribution (b) the poem recitation
  35. 35.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
  36. 36.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) reading with head down (c) staring at the slides (d) including the back row
  38. 38.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) dropping word endings (b) a good pause (c) correct stress (d) clear speech
  39. 39.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
  40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain

Answer key

  1. slow down
  2. a weak opening
  3. 20
  4. False
  5. hold it up to show
  6. shouting every word
  7. False
  8. A good example is
  9. watching one friend only
  10. answer briefly
  11. False
  12. everyone who helped
  13. False
  14. True
  15. a clear last line
  16. You won’t believe this!
  17. False
  18. True
  19. True
  20. you are friendly
  21. a vote of thanks
  22. False
  23. the problem
  24. warming up clear speech
  25. a poor rehearsal habit
  26. True
  27. cheerful and lively
  28. False
  29. shows a number
  30. a welcome address
  31. a polite reply
  32. honest
  33. an impolite reply
  34. the poem recitation
  35. the body
  36. a good slide habit
  37. including the back row
  38. dropping word endings
  39. 15
  40. to entertain

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