Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 842 · 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: trailing off at the end? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
2. 2.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prize distribution? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution
3. 3.🎯 Before choosing your words, what should you think about first? (a) the colour of the stage (b) your lunch plans (c) who your audience is (d) the length of the mic
4. 4.True or false: “Last but not least, thank you all for being here.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
6. 6.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “only reading silently” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) introducing an item (d) thanking performers
9. 9.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I don’t know. Next.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
11. 11.⏱️ Diya reads a 240-word science fair talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
12. 12.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: short bullet points? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
15. 15.💬 Is “Gonna tell you something” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
16. 16.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
17. 17.🔊 You are speaking near a sleeping baby at home. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
18. 18.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or lighting the lamp? (a) the vote of thanks (b) lighting the lamp
19. 19.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
20. 20.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) swaying side to side (b) slouching (c) natural gestures (d) hands deep in pockets
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) ending on time (d) trailing off
23. 23.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
24. 24.True or false: “standing tall” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying sorry first (b) skipping breakfast (c) thinking you will fail (d) arriving early
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
27. 27.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the class skit? (a) the prize distribution (b) the class skit
28. 28.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) repeats nonstop (b) matches your words (c) hides your face (d) goes against words
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
31. 31.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) picturing it going well (b) skipping practice (c) standing tall (d) slow deep breaths
32. 32.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
34. 34.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) mumble the headlines (b) read only sports news (c) add made-up news (d) speak clearly, not rush
35. 35.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) watching one friend only (b) looking out the window (c) looking at each section (d) staring at the slides
37. 37.Which word has a silent t? (a) fasten (b) receipt (c) reign (d) cupboard
38. 38.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: saying sorry first? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
39. 39.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a friend’s secret (d) a time you helped
40. 40.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) shouting every word (b) covering your mouth (c) breathing from the belly (d) speaking into your notes

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