Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 804 · 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.True or false: “few words, big text” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping some water (b) saying sorry first (c) thinking you will fail (d) cramming late at night
3. 3.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) before the event (b) never (c) after the event (d) while speaking
4. 4.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: for the water level of a tank every minute as it fills, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: never timing yourself? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
7. 7.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) in the middle of a word (b) after every word (c) after an important point (d) never at all
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) greeting the audience
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the memorable last line
10. 10.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) facing the audience (c) touching your hair a lot (d) slouching
11. 11.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
12. 12.True or false: “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: hiding behind notes? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) My first point is
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) trailing off
16. 16.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “fiddling with a pen” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: slow deep breaths? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
19. 19.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) as long as possible (c) short and to the point (d) full of secrets
20. 20.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at your shoes (b) at the ceiling (c) out of the window (d) at a friendly face
21. 21.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the National Anthem (b) the class skit (c) the prize distribution (d) the vote of thanks
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) back to the audience (b) arms crossed tightly (c) calm, still feet (d) slouching
24. 24.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the prayer song? (a) the prize distribution (b) the prayer song
25. 25.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
26. 26.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) only big numbers (b) long, hard words (c) short, simple words (d) lots of difficult terms
27. 27.True or false: a vote of thanks needs formal language. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙏 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
29. 29.⏸️ What does a short pause just before a key line do? (a) confuses everyone (b) makes people leave (c) wastes the speech (d) builds interest
30. 30.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
32. 32.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which word has a silent p? (a) aisle (b) receipt (c) knob (d) calm
35. 35.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a surprising fact (c) a short story (d) starting with “sorry”
36. 36.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a silly question.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
37. 37.🙂 Which expression suits reaching the twist in your story? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
38. 38.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “topic”?
39. 39.⏱️ Meera speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute welcome speech?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) repeating the question (b) interrupting the asker (c) thanking the asker (d) looking at everyone

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