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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at everyone (b) staying calm (c) thanking the asker (d) answering only friends
- 2.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) at the very start (b) before the prayer (c) in the middle of a dance (d) at the end of the event
- 3.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “wrist”? (a) t (b) p (c) w (d) b
- 4.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) back to the audience (b) hands deep in pockets (c) tapping your foot (d) open hands
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
- 6.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for welcoming the chief guest? (a) informal (b) formal
- 7.True or false: speeding up for an exciting chase is about a pause. (a) True (b) False
- 8.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
- 9.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Kindly allow me to begin (b) I would like to begin by (c) Hey guys! (d) Esteemed guests,
- 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
- 11.True or false: “marking pauses on cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: waiting a second before the big reveal? (a) pace (b) volume (c) a pause (d) pitch
- 13.🙂 You feel shy at the start. Where can you look first? (a) at the ceiling (b) at your shoes (c) at a friendly face (d) out of the window
- 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) facts and examples (d) a summary of the points
- 15.🔊 You are asking the librarian a question in the reading room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
- 16.🥧 A pie chart shows how Riya uses her pocket money: 35% goes on books, 35% goes on snacks and the rest is saved. What percent is saved?
- 17.📊 Which chart best shows your height on each birthday from age 5 to 12? (a) a line chart (b) a pie chart (c) a bar chart
- 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
- 19.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) breaking long words up (b) checking names first (c) mumbling into your chest (d) a steady pace
- 20.🧒 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
- 21.True or false: “That is a silly question.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
- 22.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
- 23.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) interrupting the asker (b) thanking the asker (c) looking at everyone (d) staying calm
- 24.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: keeping your chin up? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
- 25.True or false: “checking slides early” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
- 26.👀 Good or poor eye contact: meeting a few eyes? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
- 27.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on our Constitution and its values? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Independence Day (d) Children’s Day
- 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
- 29.⏱️ Diya speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
- 30.True or false: for a city’s temperature every hour of one day, a line chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
- 31.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
- 32.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) thinking you will fail (b) skipping practice (c) standing tall (d) hiding behind notes
- 33.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
- 34.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Green House 15, Yellow House 7. How many more books did Green House read?
- 35.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: slowing down for a phone number? (a) pace (b) volume (c) a pause (d) pitch
- 36.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: swaying side to side? (a) helpful (b) distracting
- 37.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) On the other hand (d) In short
- 38.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) hopping on the spot (b) tall, feet steady (c) swaying to and fro (d) leaning on one leg
- 39.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
- 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
Answer key
- answering only friends
- at the end of the event
- w
- open hands
- For example
- formal
- False
- a fact
- Hey guys!
- a question hook
- True
- a pause
- at a friendly face
- facts and examples
- speak softer
- 30
- a line chart
- to inform
- mumbling into your chest
- short, simple words
- True
- False
- interrupting the asker
- a helpful voice habit
- False
- good eye contact
- Republic Day
- to guide the listeners
- 500
- True
- a few sentences
- standing tall
- True
- 8
- pace
- distracting
- On the other hand
- tall, feet steady
- True
- greeting the audience
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