Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 866 · 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.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
3. 3.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “facing the audience” is distracting body language. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a feeling (b) shows size (c) shows a number (d) points to something
7. 7.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) However (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
9. 9.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) introducing the topic (b) the attention hook (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
11. 11.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.Which of these is a formal line? (a) Gonna tell you something (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Respected judges,
13. 13.True or false: a deep voice for a giant in a story is about volume. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: for your height on each birthday from age 5 to 12, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: staying calm? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
17. 17.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) points to something (c) shows a feeling (d) shows size
18. 18.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an interview for school captain? (a) informal (b) formal
19. 19.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) few words, big text (b) tiny 10-point text (c) a title on each slide (d) short bullet points
20. 20.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: standing tall? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
21. 21.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
23. 23.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
24. 24.📊 What should every chart on a slide have? (a) tiny text (b) ten colours (c) a clear title (d) no labels
25. 25.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) body, closing, opening (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) opening, body, closing
26. 26.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) behind your head (b) relaxed at your sides (c) in tight fists (d) deep in your pockets
27. 27.Which phrase sums up? (a) A good example is (b) Another point is (c) In short (d) Take the case of
28. 28.True or false: “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) informal (b) formal
30. 30.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the slides? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
31. 31.True or false: “slouching” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Please stand for the National Anthem.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
33. 33.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “rushing to finish” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📊 Which chart best shows what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books? (a) a line chart (b) a bar chart (c) a pie chart
36. 36.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “smiling at a friend” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
39. 39.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) just think about it (b) only read it silently (c) speak it to your family (d) never say it aloud
40. 40.True or false: “a clear, large picture” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True

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