Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 872 · 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: when you are telling the thrilling chase in a story, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) sipping water before (b) mumbling (c) trailing off at the end (d) rushing through it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) interrupting the asker (b) a ten-minute answer (c) making up an answer (d) admitting you don’t know
4. 4.True or false: “stretching your arms” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) add made-up news (b) read only sports news (c) mumble the headlines (d) speak clearly, not rush
6. 6.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to get feedback (b) to win a prize (c) to skip practice (d) to tire them out
7. 7.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sign”? (a) l (b) b (c) g (d) t
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) feet steady and apart (b) standing tall (c) tapping your foot (d) natural gestures
9. 9.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
10. 10.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) cut the weakest part (c) ignore the limit (d) skip the ending
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) slouching (c) swaying side to side (d) chin up
12. 12.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) To conclude (c) Even so (d) Secondly
13. 13.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) running over time (d) a clear last line
14. 14.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: skipping breakfast? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
15. 15.True or false: waiting a second before the big reveal is about pace. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) end with a strong line (c) thank the audience (d) sum up your points
17. 17.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
18. 18.✂️ Meera’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Meera speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 410 words. How many words must be cut?
19. 19.🙏 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
20. 20.True or false: “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) hunched and closed (b) looking at the exit (c) arms tightly crossed (d) shoulders back, open
22. 22.True or false: “stretching your arms” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: changing your speed? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea (c) thanking the audience (d) the memorable last line
25. 25.Which word has a silent s? (a) knee (b) calm (c) crumb (d) aisle
26. 26.True or false: “looking at each section” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the prize distribution? (a) the dance performance (b) the prize distribution
28. 28.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the dance performance? (a) the National Anthem (b) the dance performance
29. 29.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the group song? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the group song
30. 30.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to say them correctly (b) to make them shorter (c) to change them (d) to skip them
31. 31.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) nothing at all (b) the whole speech (c) tiny paragraphs (d) key words only
32. 32.True or false: telling a funny moment from a picnic needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “clear”?
34. 34.🎭 Which voice suits wishing everyone a happy festival? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
35. 35.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) back to the audience (b) natural gestures (c) swaying side to side (d) slouching
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or introducing the topic? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic
37. 37.👅 What is a tongue twister used for in speaking practice? (a) testing your hearing (b) learning new maths (c) making people sleepy (d) warming up clear speech
38. 38.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) answer it instantly (b) walk off the stage (c) ask ten more at once (d) pause for a moment
39. 39.True or false: “crowded, busy pictures” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) hands deep in pockets (b) tapping your foot (c) facing the audience (d) fiddling with a pen

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