Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 92 · 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.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
3. 3.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 120–150 words/min (b) about 400 words/min (c) about 20 words/min
4. 4.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Children’s Day (c) Republic Day (d) Independence Day
5. 5.True or false: reaching the twist in your story suits a warm smile. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for telling your family about your day? (a) informal (b) formal
7. 7.True or false: “arms crossed tightly” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) glancing down, then up (b) reading with head down (c) looking around the room (d) meeting a few eyes
10. 10.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) slow deep breaths (b) smiling at a friend (c) skipping practice (d) practising aloud
11. 11.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on keeping our rivers clean? (a) Republic Day (b) Children’s Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Teachers’ Day
12. 12.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “wrap”? (a) s (b) w (c) l (d) t
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
14. 14.True or false: speaking up so the back row hears is about volume. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) rewriting it last night (b) practising only once (c) practising for family (d) reading a full script
16. 16.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: dropping to a near-whisper for a secret is about pace. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or facts and examples? (a) thanking the audience (b) facts and examples
19. 19.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) looking out the window (c) looking around the room (d) reading with head down
20. 20.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
21. 21.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) hopping on the spot (b) swaying to and fro (c) leaning on one leg (d) tall, feet steady
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) sipping some water (c) rushing to finish (d) skipping breakfast
23. 23.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
25. 25.📊 Which chart best shows what fraction of one pizza each friend ate? (a) a line chart (b) a pie chart (c) a bar chart
26. 26.🔎 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 vague claim (b) a specific example
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) one idea per slide (b) too many bullet points (c) a clear, large picture (d) few words, big text
28. 28.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
31. 31.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Could you please repeat the question?” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
32. 32.True or false: “Last but not least, thank you all for being here.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Gonna tell you something (c) Esteemed guests, (d) Respected judges,
34. 34.🗣️ Which word is too informal for a speech to judges? (a) going to (b) grateful (c) would like (d) gonna
35. 35.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
36. 36.True or false: a speech on the rights and duties of citizens suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) introducing an item (d) inviting a guest
38. 38.True or false: speeding up for an exciting chase is about pace. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: flashy spinning effects? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
40. 40.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True

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