Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 955 · 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.True or false: a speech on saying no to single-use plastic suits Independence Day. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) a polite reply (b) an impolite reply
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
4. 4.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
5. 5.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: trying the room first? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
6. 6.True or false: “big, readable fonts” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) the attention hook (c) thanking the audience (d) facts and examples
8. 8.True or false: “slouching” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
10. 10.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) standing tall (b) back to the audience (c) open hands (d) facing the audience
11. 11.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) sells the tickets (b) performs every dance (c) guides the programme (d) judges the prizes
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) staring at the floor (b) rushing to finish (c) thinking you will fail (d) picturing it going well
13. 13.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a list of names
14. 14.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) a good pause (b) correct stress (c) clear speech (d) dropping word endings
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) mumbling (b) trailing off at the end (c) keeping your chin up (d) shouting every word
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tiny 10-point text (b) full paragraphs to read (c) flashy spinning effects (d) short bullet points
17. 17.🔤 Does rushing long words help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
18. 18.🙋 While someone asks a question, you should… (a) listen till they finish (b) look at your notes (c) start packing up (d) interrupt them
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
20. 20.True or false: “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “marking pauses on cards” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📋 What does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the canteen menu (b) the exam papers (c) the bus timings (d) the running order
23. 23.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: chin up? (a) distracting (b) helpful
24. 24.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Good morning, respected (b) It is my privilege to (c) Guess what happened! (d) I would like to begin by
26. 26.True or false: when you are announcing the team names on Sports Day, you should speak more softly. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: dark text on light? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
29. 29.True or false: for the weights of five school bags, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “trying the room first” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “reading a full script” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) at the very start (b) before the prayer (c) in the middle of a dance (d) at the end of the event
33. 33.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For instance (d) Even so
34. 34.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) watching one friend only (c) looking at each section (d) reading with head down
35. 35.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) repeats nonstop (b) goes against words (c) matches your words (d) hides your face
36. 36.📊 Which chart best shows what fraction of one pizza each friend ate? (a) a pie chart (b) a line chart (c) a bar chart
37. 37.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: picturing it going well? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
38. 38.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: few words, big text? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
39. 39.True or false: your voice rising at the end of a question is about pace. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the group song (b) the class skit (c) the prayer song (d) the poem recitation

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