Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.🐢 You are reading out a phone number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
- 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.🥧 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.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
- 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.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.True or false: “arriving early” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
- 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) A good example is
- 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.🙋 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.True or false: “glancing down, then up” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
- 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.True or false: a talk at a parent–teacher meeting needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🔍 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.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.True or false: “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
- 18.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
- 19.True or false: how fast or slow you speak is about pace. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🙏 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.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.📖 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.👅 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.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: only reading silently? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
- 26.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs informal language. (a) True (b) False
- 27.🎭 Which voice suits telling a funny moment from a picnic? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
- 28.True or false: “reading with head down” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🙏 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.🙋 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.Which word has a silent h? (a) honest (b) castle (c) knit (d) climb
- 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.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the poem recitation? (a) the prize distribution (b) the poem recitation
- 35.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
- 36.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
- 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.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) dropping word endings (b) a good pause (c) correct stress (d) clear speech
- 39.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
- 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
- slow down
- a weak opening
- 20
- False
- hold it up to show
- shouting every word
- False
- A good example is
- watching one friend only
- answer briefly
- False
- everyone who helped
- False
- True
- a clear last line
- You won’t believe this!
- False
- True
- True
- you are friendly
- a vote of thanks
- False
- the problem
- warming up clear speech
- a poor rehearsal habit
- True
- cheerful and lively
- False
- shows a number
- a welcome address
- a polite reply
- honest
- an impolite reply
- the poem recitation
- the body
- a good slide habit
- including the back row
- dropping word endings
- 15
- to entertain
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