Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 803 · 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.🐢 You are reading out a phone number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the attention hook (c) a preview of the points (d) introducing the topic
3. 3.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Ask someone else.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
4. 4.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) skip the names (b) introduce it briefly (c) tell the ending (d) talk for ten minutes
5. 5.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” (a) introducing an item (b) inviting a guest (c) closing the event (d) thanking performers
6. 6.True or false: “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Independence Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Republic Day
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
9. 9.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) checking slides early (b) trying the room first (c) never timing yourself (d) practising out loud
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
11. 11.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
12. 12.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) the whole speech (b) nothing at all (c) key words only (d) tiny paragraphs
14. 14.True or false: leading a quiet breathing exercise in assembly needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or thank the asker? (a) answer briefly (b) thank the asker
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
17. 17.🙋 While someone asks a question, you should… (a) listen till they finish (b) look at your notes (c) interrupt them (d) start packing up
18. 18.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) World Environment Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
19. 19.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for planning a game at break time? (a) formal (b) informal
21. 21.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) apologising at the end (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
22. 22.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how fast or slow you speak? (a) pitch (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pace
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at each section (b) staring at the slides (c) looking out the window (d) watching one friend only
24. 24.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) in the middle of a word (b) after every word (c) never at all (d) after an important point
25. 25.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) nobody at all (b) the Principal (c) the youngest child (d) your best friend
26. 26.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
27. 27.True or false: “sipping some water” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.😊 What does a smile at the start tell the audience? (a) you are bored (b) you want to leave (c) you are friendly (d) you are angry
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) flashy spinning effects (b) yellow text on white (c) full paragraphs to read (d) a title on each slide
31. 31.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “calm, still feet” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) one idea per slide (b) too many bullet points (c) few words, big text (d) big, readable fonts
34. 34.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the National Anthem? (a) the dance performance (b) the National Anthem
35. 35.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: standing tall? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
36. 36.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
37. 37.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) distracting (b) helpful
38. 38.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “listen”?
39. 39.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: how loud or soft you speak? (a) pitch (b) pace (c) a pause (d) volume
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening

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