Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 799 · 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.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: mumbling? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
2. 2.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) leave the stage (c) start a new topic (d) tell three more
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
4. 4.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) repeat the last word (b) pause silently (c) speak faster (d) say “um” louder
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at each section (b) a few seconds per person (c) staring at the ceiling (d) glancing down, then up
6. 6.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) near the start (b) after the anthem (c) during the prizes (d) at the very end
7. 7.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Good morning, respected (c) You won’t believe this! (d) I would like to begin by
8. 8.✂️ Rohan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 470 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) chin up (b) slouching (c) back to the audience (d) arms crossed tightly
10. 10.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) behind your head (b) relaxed at your sides (c) deep in your pockets (d) in tight fists
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making up an answer (b) arguing angrily (c) thanking the asker (d) answering only friends
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
15. 15.🎭 Which voice suits comforting a younger child who is scared? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
16. 16.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.📊 Which chart best shows a city’s temperature every hour of one day? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, large picture (b) dark text on light (c) big, readable fonts (d) full paragraphs to read
19. 19.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) only big numbers (b) short, simple words (c) long, hard words (d) lots of difficult terms
20. 20.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
21. 21.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) hopping on the spot (b) tall, feet steady (c) swaying to and fro (d) leaning on one leg
22. 22.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) Moreover (c) In short (d) Another point is
23. 23.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
24. 24.📊 Which chart best shows what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or a summary of the points? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a summary of the points
26. 26.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) ask ten more at once (b) answer it instantly (c) pause for a moment (d) walk off the stage
27. 27.True or false: when you are explaining a hard new idea, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) changing your speed (b) trailing off at the end (c) shouting every word (d) covering your mouth
29. 29.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
31. 31.True or false: when you are explaining a hard new idea, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: speaking up so the back row hears? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pace
33. 33.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
34. 34.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
36. 36.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “voice”?
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
38. 38.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: touching your hair a lot? (a) distracting (b) helpful
39. 39.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
40. 40.👋 How do you end an assembly speech? (a) turn your back (b) walk off silently (c) thank the audience (d) start a new topic

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