Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 882 · 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: “skipping the ending” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: yellow text on white? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
3. 3.🔤 Does checking names first help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
4. 4.👀 Good or poor eye contact: eyes on the floor? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
5. 5.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “voice”?
6. 6.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) apologising at the end (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
7. 7.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
9. 9.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
10. 10.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) standing tall (b) picturing it going well (c) saying sorry first (d) sipping some water
11. 11.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: a clear, large picture? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping practice (b) staring at the floor (c) smiling at a friend (d) thinking you will fail
13. 13.📅 On which date of January is India’s Republic Day?
14. 14.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) Respected judges, (d) It is my privilege to
15. 15.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a list of names
16. 16.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prayer song? (a) the class skit (b) the prayer song
17. 17.🔊 How loud should you speak in a classroom talk? (a) only for the front row (b) so the back row hears (c) in a whisper (d) as loud as a scream
18. 18.True or false: “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
20. 20.True or false: when you are showing how excited the crowd was at a match, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Good or poor eye contact: looking around the room? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
22. 22.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) looking at the exit (b) hunched and closed (c) arms tightly crossed (d) shoulders back, open
23. 23.True or false: a speech on planting trees in our city suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: warning about the dangers of crossing the railway line needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking around the room (b) glancing down, then up (c) meeting a few eyes (d) watching one friend only
27. 27.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) full of jokes on guests (b) long and boring (c) a brand-new speech (d) short and sincere
28. 28.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
29. 29.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) finishing every word (b) speaking into your notes (c) keeping your chin up (d) breathing from the belly
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
32. 32.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: hands deep in pockets? (a) distracting (b) helpful
33. 33.True or false: “watching one friend only” is poor eye contact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
36. 36.Which word has a silent h? (a) island (b) calm (c) honest (d) knot
37. 37.📊 A bar chart is best for… (a) writing a story (b) comparing amounts (c) reading a poem (d) showing a recipe
38. 38.🥧 A pie chart shows how Class 6 children come to school: 25% walk, 10% come by bus and the rest cycle. What percent cycle?
39. 39.📊 A bar chart shows books read in a week: Yellow House 17, Green House 8. How many more books did Yellow House read?
40. 40.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little

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