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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 859 · 40 questions
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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. 1.True or false: “one style throughout” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.⏱️ Aarav’s competition speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
  3. 3.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) standing tall (c) swaying side to side (d) chin up
  5. 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. 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. 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. 8.True or false: “a few seconds per person” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True
  9. 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. 10.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
  11. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
  20. 20.True or false: “That is a silly question.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
  21. 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. 22.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) In short (c) My first point is (d) Take the case of
  23. 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. 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. 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. 26.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: marking pauses on cards? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
  28. 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. 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. 30.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) natural gestures (b) standing tall (c) slouching (d) chin up
  31. 31.True or false: joking with your brother at home needs informal language. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🙂 Which expression suits greeting the audience at the start? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
  33. 33.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
  35. 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. 36.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
  37. 37.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: short bullet points? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
  38. 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. 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. 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

  1. False
  2. 2
  3. True
  4. swaying side to side
  5. the Principal
  6. True
  7. short, simple words
  8. True
  9. 48
  10. False
  11. closing the event
  12. a question hook
  13. Independence Day
  14. thank the asker
  15. Teachers’ Day
  16. False
  17. Hey guys!
  18. an example or a reason
  19. the opening
  20. True
  21. daily runs built stamina
  22. In short
  23. World Environment Day
  24. shows size
  25. thank the asker
  26. False
  27. a good rehearsal habit
  28. introducing an item
  29. standing tall
  30. slouching
  31. True
  32. a warm smile
  33. True
  34. 350
  35. True
  36. to inform
  37. a good slide habit
  38. covering your mouth
  39. to grab attention
  40. first try on the day

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