Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 924 · 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.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) In contrast
2. 2.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) slow deep breaths (c) sipping some water (d) saying sorry first
3. 3.True or false: for what share of one bag of marbles is each colour, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) rushing off the stage (c) looking up at the end (d) pausing before the end
6. 6.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) eyes on the floor (b) watching one friend only (c) meeting a few eyes (d) looking out the window
7. 7.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) knowing the opening well (b) skipping the opening (c) speaking very fast (d) eating a huge meal
8. 8.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
10. 10.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the dance performance? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the dance performance
11. 11.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) knowing your opening (c) stretching your arms (d) smiling at a friend
12. 12.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) rolling your eyes (b) answering only friends (c) admitting you don’t know (d) making up an answer
13. 13.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
14. 14.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) trying the room first (b) practising the opening (c) practising for family (d) testing slides on stage
15. 15.Which word has a silent k? (a) raspberry (b) island (c) knit (d) receipt
16. 16.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
17. 17.True or false: “rushing to finish” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) one idea per slide (b) dark text on light (c) one style throughout (d) too many bullet points
19. 19.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
20. 20.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the welcome address? (a) the prize distribution (b) the welcome address
21. 21.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
23. 23.🙏 Whom does a vote of thanks usually thank first? (a) no one at all (b) the last row only (c) yourself (d) the chief guest
24. 24.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) staying calm (b) thanking the asker (c) arguing angrily (d) repeating the question
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a story proving a point (c) the call to action (d) a summary of the points
27. 27.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “walk”? (a) k (b) l (c) s (d) p
28. 28.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: swaying side to side? (a) distracting (b) helpful
29. 29.True or false: “looking out the window” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) formal (b) informal
31. 31.True or false: “knowing your opening” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a formal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Hey guys! (c) So, like, yeah (d) What’s up, everyone?
33. 33.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
34. 34.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “I already said that. Weren’t you listening?” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
35. 35.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
36. 36.🖥️ Why should you not put your whole speech on the slides? (a) it is too colourful (b) people read, not listen (c) it saves too much time (d) slides get angry
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing up to practise (b) practising only once (c) never timing yourself (d) skipping the ending
38. 38.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) tapping your foot (b) slouching (c) arms crossed tightly (d) facing the audience
39. 39.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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