Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 923 · 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.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or the welcome address? (a) the group song (b) the welcome address
2. 2.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or thanking the audience? (a) the attention hook (b) thanking the audience
4. 4.🔁 You say one word wrongly while speaking. What is best? (a) stop the speech (b) start all over again (c) apologise many times (d) correct it and go on
5. 5.✂️ Meera’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Meera speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 480 words. How many words must be cut?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) apologising at the end
7. 7.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) swaying side to side (c) tapping your foot (d) arms crossed tightly
8. 8.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: changing your speed? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
9. 9.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the poem recitation? (a) the prize distribution (b) the poem recitation
10. 10.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) timing each run (b) starting a week early (c) skipping the ending (d) using short cue cards
12. 12.🎚️ Which voice tool is this: a short silence between ideas? (a) pace (b) a pause (c) volume (d) pitch
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
14. 14.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising the opening (b) using short cue cards (c) only reading silently (d) marking pauses on cards
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
16. 16.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) dogs can bark (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) buses are big
17. 17.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) relaxed at your sides (b) behind your head (c) in tight fists (d) deep in your pockets
18. 18.True or false: “yellow text on white” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.👋 When is the welcome address given? (a) after the anthem (b) at the very end (c) during the prizes (d) near the start
24. 24.True or false: a speech on the joys of childhood suits World Environment Day. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) feet steady and apart (b) open hands (c) chin up (d) fiddling with a pen
26. 26.📊 A bar chart is best for… (a) reading a poem (b) writing a story (c) comparing amounts (d) showing a recipe
27. 27.⏱️ Rohan’s debate speech has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
28. 28.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands deep in pockets (b) touching your hair a lot (c) tapping your foot (d) calm, still feet
30. 30.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.True or false: “feet steady and apart” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
33. 33.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) rushing off the stage (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
34. 34.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) skipping practice (c) hiding behind notes (d) slow deep breaths
35. 35.True or false: sharing an amazing fact you just learned suits a surprised look. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) speak it to your family (b) only read it silently (c) just think about it (d) never say it aloud
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
39. 39.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 400 words/min (b) about 120–150 words/min (c) about 20 words/min

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