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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 867 · 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.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) ten fonts on one slide (b) tiny 10-point text (c) dark text on light (d) crowded, busy pictures
  2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
  3. 3.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) about 2 or 3 (d) none at all
  4. 4.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Our heartfelt thanks to the Principal for her constant support.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
  5. 5.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a maths sum (b) a long story (c) a short wise saying (d) a weather report
  6. 6.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a surprised look. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) To conclude (d) Moreover
  8. 8.🙂 Which expression suits reaching the twist in your story? (a) a warm smile (b) a serious face (c) a surprised look
  9. 9.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: arms crossed tightly? (a) helpful (b) distracting
  10. 10.📅 On which date of March is World Water Day?
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing to finish (b) skipping breakfast (c) cramming late at night (d) slow deep breaths
  12. 12.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: reading out every slide? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
  13. 13.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on why India became a republic? (a) Republic Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Teachers’ Day
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) first try on the day (b) never timing yourself (c) practising only once (d) using short cue cards
  15. 15.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) queue and arrive (b) questions and answers (c) quick and amazing (d) quiz and award
  16. 16.💬 Is “Respected judges,” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
  17. 17.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: flashy spinning effects? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
  18. 18.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) arms tightly crossed (b) hunched and closed (c) looking at the exit (d) shoulders back, open
  19. 19.📋 In which part of a school function does the prize distribution usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
  20. 20.True or false: “hiding behind notes” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
  22. 22.True or false: a short silence between ideas is about a pause. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “In conclusion” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
  26. 26.True or false: “knowing your opening” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
  28. 28.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) facing the audience (b) standing tall (c) calm, still feet (d) swaying side to side
  29. 29.True or false: “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) only reading silently (b) rewriting it last night (c) trying the room first (d) first try on the day
  31. 31.🔊 You are asking the librarian a question in the reading room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
  32. 32.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prize distribution? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) You won’t believe this! (c) I would like to begin by (d) Guess what happened!
  34. 34.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) testing slides on stage (c) first try on the day (d) reading a full script
  35. 35.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
  36. 36.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Esteemed guests, (b) Respected judges, (c) It is my privilege to (d) Hey guys!
  37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
  38. 38.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) sipping some water (b) arriving early (c) smiling at a friend (d) cramming late at night
  39. 39.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “answer”? (a) w (b) k (c) g (d) l
  40. 40.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. dark text on light
  2. a vague claim
  3. about 2 or 3
  4. a vote of thanks
  5. a short wise saying
  6. True
  7. Moreover
  8. a surprised look
  9. distracting
  10. 22
  11. slow deep breaths
  12. a poor slide habit
  13. Republic Day
  14. using short cue cards
  15. questions and answers
  16. a formal line
  17. a poor slide habit
  18. shoulders back, open
  19. the closing
  20. True
  21. the setting
  22. True
  23. False
  24. False
  25. gives an example
  26. True
  27. to fit the time limit
  28. swaying side to side
  29. True
  30. trying the room first
  31. speak softer
  32. the class skit
  33. I would like to begin by
  34. practising for family
  35. a few sentences
  36. Hey guys!
  37. a vague claim
  38. cramming late at night
  39. w
  40. False

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