Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 894 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
2. 2.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the teacher who made me love reading? (a) Republic Day (b) World Environment Day (c) Independence Day (d) Teachers’ Day
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
5. 5.True or false: when you are speaking in a large hall with no microphone, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
7. 7.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “It gives me great joy to welcome our Principal to the stage.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
8. 8.🔤 Does a steady pace help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
9. 9.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) answering only friends (b) rolling your eyes (c) staying calm (d) interrupting the asker
10. 10.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Good or poor eye contact: glancing down, then up? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
12. 12.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) chewing gum as you talk (b) mumbling into your chest (c) tongue twister warm-ups (d) guessing a hard name
13. 13.True or false: “dark text on light” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
15. 15.True or false: “yellow text on white” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: calm, still feet? (a) helpful (b) distracting
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
18. 18.True or false: “marking pauses on cards” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) back to the audience (b) tapping your foot (c) hands deep in pockets (d) facing the audience
20. 20.📅 On which date of September is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) speaking into your notes (b) mumbling (c) sipping water before (d) rushing through it
23. 23.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) Firstly (d) In short
26. 26.🙋 After answering, what can you politely ask? (a) “Any more silly ones?” (b) “Does that help?” (c) “Wasn’t it obvious?” (d) “Happy now?”
27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: open hands? (a) helpful (b) distracting
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
29. 29.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
31. 31.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
33. 33.🎭 Which voice suits welcoming shy new children to Class 1? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
34. 34.⏱️ Meera speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute assembly talk?
35. 35.True or false: “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the dance performance (b) the group song (c) welcoming the guests (d) the class skit
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.🏫 Which is the best way to start a speech in morning assembly? (a) Good morning, everyone (b) Hey guys, what’s up (c) Yo, listen up (d) Oi, all of you
39. 39.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
40. 40.🔤 Does chewing gum as you talk help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear

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