Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 954 · 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.📰 When reading the news in assembly, you should… (a) mumble the headlines (b) add made-up news (c) read only sports news (d) speak clearly, not rush
2. 2.💬 Is “Gonna tell you something” a formal or an informal line? (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
3. 3.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) A good example is (c) Let me start with (d) To conclude
4. 4.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) a brand-new speech (b) full of jokes on guests (c) long and boring (d) short and sincere
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
6. 6.True or false: “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: mumbling? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
8. 8.🔤 Does saying word endings help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
9. 9.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔊 You are addressing the whole school on the playground. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
12. 12.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
13. 13.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
14. 14.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: breathing from the belly? (a) a helpful voice habit (b) an unhelpful voice habit
15. 15.❔ When you ask a yes–no question in English, your voice often… (a) stops in the middle (b) gets very loud (c) goes silent (d) rises at the end
16. 16.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Respected judges, (c) You won’t believe this! (d) Good morning, respected
17. 17.🖥️ Which slide is easier to read from the back? (a) light grey on white (b) black text on white
18. 18.🔊 You are speaking in a large hall with no microphone. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
19. 19.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) opening your mouth well (b) mumbling into your chest (c) rushing long words (d) chewing gum as you talk
20. 20.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the rights and duties of citizens? (a) Teachers’ Day (b) Republic Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Independence Day
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) speaking to the back row (b) trailing off at the end (c) keeping your chin up (d) changing your speed
22. 22.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.💬 Is “Hey guys!” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
24. 24.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) a title on each slide (b) crowded, busy pictures (c) ten fonts on one slide (d) yellow text on white
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding behind notes (b) rushing to finish (c) saying sorry first (d) slow deep breaths
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or the main points? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points
27. 27.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
28. 28.🙂 Which expression suits giving the rules of an exam hall? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
29. 29.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
31. 31.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: back to the audience? (a) distracting (b) helpful
32. 32.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) It is my privilege to (c) So, like, yeah (d) Esteemed guests,
33. 33.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: relaxed shoulders? (a) distracting (b) helpful
34. 34.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) ice cream is cold (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) cats like milk
35. 35.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: saying sorry first? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) My first point is (d) In contrast
38. 38.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
39. 39.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “half”? (a) p (b) l (c) b (d) s
40. 40.True or false: “looking out the window” is good eye contact. (a) False (b) True

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