Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 936 · 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? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
2. 2.True or false: when you are saying the main message of your speech, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart
4. 4.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or welcoming the guests? (a) the class skit (b) welcoming the guests
5. 5.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
7. 7.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: a ten-minute answer? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
8. 8.True or false: for what fraction of one pizza each friend ate, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
10. 10.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) introducing an item (b) inviting a guest (c) closing the event (d) thanking performers
11. 11.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knit”? (a) l (b) h (c) b (d) k
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking at everyone (b) interrupting the asker (c) admitting you don’t know (d) keeping answers short
13. 13.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) looking at everyone (b) rolling your eyes (c) thanking the asker (d) repeating the question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) big, readable fonts (b) short bullet points (c) tiny 10-point text (d) one style throughout
15. 15.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Respected judges, (b) So, like, yeah (c) It is my privilege to (d) Esteemed guests,
16. 16.True or false: wishing everyone a happy festival needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔤 Does rushing long words help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
19. 19.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for an inter-school debate? (a) formal (b) informal
20. 20.True or false: how loud or soft you speak is about volume. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) linking to the start (d) apologising at the end
22. 22.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) staring at the floor (b) thinking you will fail (c) cramming late at night (d) practising aloud
23. 23.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) few words, big text (b) one style throughout (c) one idea per slide (d) full paragraphs to read
24. 24.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is a polite reply. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📢 What does it mean to project your voice? (a) speak to reach the back (b) shout angrily (c) whisper softly (d) speak very fast
26. 26.🏫 Which is the best way to start a speech in morning assembly? (a) Yo, listen up (b) Oi, all of you (c) Good morning, everyone (d) Hey guys, what’s up
27. 27.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “Thank you” and a smile
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) crowded, busy pictures (b) ten fonts on one slide (c) tiny 10-point text (d) one style throughout
29. 29.Which word has a silent w? (a) doubt (b) wrist (c) island (d) comb
30. 30.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) full of jokes on guests (b) short and sincere (c) long and boring (d) a brand-new speech
31. 31.True or false: for what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an informal line? (a) Good morning, respected (b) Respected judges, (c) Esteemed guests, (d) Guess what happened!
33. 33.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) trying the room first (b) only reading silently (c) practising only once (d) never timing yourself
35. 35.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
36. 36.Which of these is a helpful voice habit? (a) breathing from the belly (b) rushing through it (c) speaking into your notes (d) shouting every word
37. 37.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) rushing to finish (c) staring at the floor (d) standing tall
38. 38.⏳ A performer is late. What should the anchor do? (a) end the event (b) scold them on stage (c) say they ran away (d) calmly fill the gap
39. 39.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) using short cue cards (c) standing up to practise (d) skipping the ending
40. 40.Which word has a silent p? (a) yolk (b) write (c) sign (d) cupboard

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