Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 909 · 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.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) using short cue cards (c) only reading silently (d) trying the room first
4. 4.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the welcome address or the dance performance? (a) the welcome address (b) the dance performance
5. 5.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) breathing from the belly (b) changing your speed (c) finishing every word (d) trailing off at the end
7. 7.📅 On which date of August is India’s Independence Day?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) linking to the start (d) adding a new point
9. 9.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
10. 10.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 250-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
11. 11.True or false: a short silence between ideas is about volume. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “imagination”?
13. 13.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thinking you will fail (b) cramming late at night (c) practising aloud (d) skipping practice
15. 15.🔊 You are talking to one person beside you in a quiet room. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
16. 16.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) say “um” louder (b) speak faster (c) pause silently (d) repeat the last word
17. 17.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
19. 19.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Good morning, respected (b) Hey guys! (c) I would like to begin by (d) It is my privilege to
20. 20.📊 A bar chart is best for… (a) showing a recipe (b) reading a poem (c) writing a story (d) comparing amounts
21. 21.True or false: when you are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day, you should speak louder. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
23. 23.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: too many bullet points? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
24. 24.🎁 In show-and-tell, what should you do with the object? (a) hide it behind you (b) cover it with a cloth (c) keep it in your bag (d) hold it up to show
25. 25.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) long, hard words (b) lots of difficult terms (c) short, simple words (d) only big numbers
26. 26.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: trailing off at the end? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
27. 27.True or false: welcoming new students to the school suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stretching your arms (b) standing tall (c) thinking you will fail (d) knowing your opening
29. 29.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
30. 30.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
31. 31.📊 Which chart best shows what share of one bag of marbles is each colour? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
32. 32.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: yellow text on white? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
33. 33.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, but thank you for sharing.” is an impolite reply. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
36. 36.True or false: “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Respected judges, (b) Esteemed guests, (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Good morning, respected
38. 38.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to win a prize (b) to skip practice (c) to get feedback (d) to tire them out
39. 39.😟 Your hands shake just before your class talk. What is the best thing to do? (a) run out of the room (b) take slow deep breaths (c) refuse to speak (d) talk super fast
40. 40.True or false: when you are showing how excited the crowd was at a match, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False

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