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.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.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.True or false: explaining why plastic harms sea animals suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
- 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing through it (b) shouting every word (c) mumbling (d) breathing from the belly
- 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.🎁 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.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for reading the news in assembly? (a) informal (b) formal
- 8.True or false: “hiding behind notes” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
- 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) Moreover (c) In addition (d) Firstly
- 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.🪧 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.True or false: planning a game at break time needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🐢 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.True or false: “reading a full script” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
- 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.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the welcome address? (a) the National Anthem (b) the welcome address
- 19.🎭 Which voice suits giving safety steps for a fire drill? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
- 20.⏱️ Nisha reads a 250-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
- 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
- 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.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
- 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.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
- 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.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: slouching? (a) distracting (b) helpful
- 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.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.👅 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.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.🙏 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.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.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
- 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the asker (b) repeating the question (c) staying calm (d) making up an answer
- 37.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: timing each run? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
- 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) In short (d) For instance
- 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
- yellow text on white
- So, like, yeah
- True
- breathing from the belly
- touching your hair a lot
- hold it up to show
- formal
- True
- Firstly
- parts of a whole
- shows a contrast
- False
- picturing it going well
- speed up a little
- False
- cheerful and lively
- To begin with
- the welcome address
- serious and steady
- 150
- short and strong
- to guide the listeners
- False
- rushing through it
- an opinion
- covering your mouth
- distracting
- False
- False
- warming up clear speech
- the prize distribution
- at the end of the event
- knowing your opening
- True
- True
- making up an answer
- a good rehearsal habit
- the setting
- In short
- speed up a little
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