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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 798 · 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.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) big, readable fonts (b) yellow text on white (c) few words, big text (d) a clear, large picture
  2. 2.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) So, like, yeah (c) Good morning, respected (d) Kindly allow me to begin
  3. 3.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing through it (b) shouting every word (c) mumbling (d) breathing from the belly
  5. 5.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) relaxed shoulders (c) touching your hair a lot (d) feet steady and apart
  6. 6.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) hold it up to show (b) keep it in your bag (c) cover it with a cloth (d) hide it behind you
  7. 7.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for reading the news in assembly? (a) informal (b) formal
  8. 8.True or false: “hiding behind notes” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) Moreover (c) In addition (d) Firstly
  10. 10.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) parts of a whole (b) change over time (c) a list of names (d) a single number
  11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
  12. 12.True or false: planning a game at break time needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) picturing it going well (b) thinking you will fail (c) skipping practice (d) hiding behind notes
  14. 14.🐢 You are telling the thrilling chase in a story. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
  15. 15.True or false: “reading a full script” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
  17. 17.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
  18. 18.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the welcome address? (a) the National Anthem (b) the welcome address
  19. 19.🎭 Which voice suits giving safety steps for a fire drill? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
  20. 20.⏱️ Nisha reads a 250-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
  21. 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
  22. 22.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
  23. 23.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) breathing from the belly (b) changing your speed (c) keeping your chin up (d) rushing through it
  25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) breathing from the belly (b) speaking to the back row (c) sipping water before (d) covering your mouth
  27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: slouching? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  28. 28.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) testing your hearing (b) warming up clear speech (c) learning new maths (d) making people sleepy
  31. 31.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the prayer song (b) lighting the lamp (c) the prize distribution (d) welcoming the guests
  32. 32.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) at the very start (b) in the middle of a dance (c) before the prayer (d) at the end of the event
  33. 33.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) thinking you will fail (c) knowing your opening (d) staring at the floor
  34. 34.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: when you are talking to a friend in the school library, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the asker (b) repeating the question (c) staying calm (d) making up an answer
  37. 37.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: timing each run? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
  38. 38.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) In short (d) For instance
  40. 40.🐢 You are describing the last seconds of a close race. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little

Answer key

  1. yellow text on white
  2. So, like, yeah
  3. True
  4. breathing from the belly
  5. touching your hair a lot
  6. hold it up to show
  7. formal
  8. True
  9. Firstly
  10. parts of a whole
  11. shows a contrast
  12. False
  13. picturing it going well
  14. speed up a little
  15. False
  16. cheerful and lively
  17. To begin with
  18. the welcome address
  19. serious and steady
  20. 150
  21. short and strong
  22. to guide the listeners
  23. False
  24. rushing through it
  25. an opinion
  26. covering your mouth
  27. distracting
  28. False
  29. False
  30. warming up clear speech
  31. the prize distribution
  32. at the end of the event
  33. knowing your opening
  34. True
  35. True
  36. making up an answer
  37. a good rehearsal habit
  38. the setting
  39. In short
  40. speed up a little

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