Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test
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.
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- 1.True or false: “one style throughout” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
- 2.⏱️ Aarav’s competition speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
- 3.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
- 4.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) standing tall (c) swaying side to side (d) chin up
- 5.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) the youngest child (b) your best friend (c) nobody at all (d) the Principal
- 6.True or false: when you are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
- 7.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) only big numbers (b) long, hard words (c) lots of difficult terms (d) short, simple words
- 8.True or false: “a few seconds per person” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
- 9.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 12, Class 7 — 15, Class 8 — 21. How many children is that in all?
- 10.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
- 11.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) inviting a guest (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) closing the event
- 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
- 13.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) Republic Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Independence Day (d) Teachers’ Day
- 14.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or thank the asker? (a) answer briefly (b) thank the asker
- 15.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why teachers matter to us? (a) Republic Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Teachers’ Day (d) World Environment Day
- 16.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
- 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Hey guys! (b) I would like to begin by (c) Esteemed guests, (d) It is my privilege to
- 18.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) nothing else (c) a new topic (d) a goodbye
- 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
- 20.True or false: “That is a silly question.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
- 21.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) daily runs built stamina (c) pens have ink (d) rice is white
- 22.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) In short (c) My first point is (d) Take the case of
- 23.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on keeping our rivers clean? (a) Children’s Day (b) Republic Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Independence Day
- 24.🙌 What does raising a hand high do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows a number (c) shows size (d) points to something
- 25.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or answer briefly? (a) thank the asker (b) answer briefly
- 26.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
- 27.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: marking pauses on cards? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
- 28.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
- 29.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) saying sorry first (c) standing tall (d) rushing to finish
- 30.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) natural gestures (b) standing tall (c) slouching (d) chin up
- 31.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
- 32.🙂 Which expression suits greeting the audience at the start? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
- 33.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
- 34.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
- 35.True or false: “It gives me great joy to welcome our Principal to the stage.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
- 36.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
- 37.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: short bullet points? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changing your speed (b) sipping water before (c) breathing from the belly (d) covering your mouth
- 39.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to thank everyone
- 40.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising out loud (b) marking pauses on cards (c) first try on the day (d) standing up to practise
Answer key
- False
- 2
- True
- swaying side to side
- the Principal
- True
- short, simple words
- True
- 48
- False
- closing the event
- a question hook
- Independence Day
- thank the asker
- Teachers’ Day
- False
- Hey guys!
- an example or a reason
- the opening
- True
- daily runs built stamina
- In short
- World Environment Day
- shows size
- thank the asker
- False
- a good rehearsal habit
- introducing an item
- standing tall
- slouching
- True
- a warm smile
- True
- 350
- True
- to inform
- a good slide habit
- covering your mouth
- to grab attention
- first try on the day
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