Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 822 · 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.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) looking around the room (b) staring at the slides (c) looking out the window (d) reading with head down
2. 2.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to fit the time limit (c) to tire yourself (d) to skip the ending
3. 3.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) cramming late at night (c) practising aloud (d) skipping breakfast
4. 4.True or false: “stretching your arms” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) formal (b) informal
6. 6.True or false: telling your family about your day needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) hunched and closed (c) looking at the exit (d) shoulders back, open
8. 8.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) only read it silently (b) just think about it (c) speak it to your family (d) never say it aloud
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
11. 11.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
12. 12.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) standing tall (b) skipping breakfast (c) saying sorry first (d) skipping practice
13. 13.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
14. 14.True or false: “picturing it going well” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking slides early (b) never timing yourself (c) starting a week early (d) using short cue cards
16. 16.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
17. 17.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping answers short (b) thanking the asker (c) admitting you don’t know (d) interrupting the asker
19. 19.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: covering your mouth? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
20. 20.🐶 Your story ends with a lost puppy found safe. Which face fits? (a) a blank stare (b) a bored yawn (c) an angry frown (d) a big smile
21. 21.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or the prize distribution? (a) the group song (b) the prize distribution
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) You won’t believe this! (c) Kindly allow me to begin (d) Respected judges,
23. 23.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
25. 25.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
26. 26.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to make them shorter (b) to skip them (c) to change them (d) to say them correctly
27. 27.True or false: for what fraction of one pizza each friend ate, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎵 A voice that stays on one flat note all the time sounds… (a) melodious (b) monotonous (c) expressive (d) energetic
29. 29.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking into your notes? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
30. 30.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: keeping answers short? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
31. 31.🙂 Which expression suits reaching the twist in your story? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
32. 32.🐢 You are describing the last seconds of a close race. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a preview of the points? (a) thanking the audience (b) a preview of the points
34. 34.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.True or false: “marking pauses on cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a silly question.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
38. 38.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
40. 40.👋 How do you end an assembly speech? (a) start a new topic (b) turn your back (c) thank the audience (d) walk off silently

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