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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 96 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.True or false: “starting a week early” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
  4. 4.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) slow deep breaths (c) picturing it going well (d) standing tall
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Good morning, respected (b) Respected judges, (c) What’s up, everyone? (d) Esteemed guests,
  6. 6.True or false: “yellow text on white” is a good slide habit. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.📈 On a line chart, a line going up shows the amount is… (a) staying the same (b) decreasing (c) increasing
  8. 8.🙏 At a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the group song? (a) the prize distribution (b) the group song
  9. 9.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on every child’s right to play and learn? (a) Republic Day (b) Independence Day (c) Children’s Day (d) World Environment Day
  10. 10.Which of these helps clear speech? (a) guessing a hard name (b) chewing gum as you talk (c) covering your mouth (d) a steady pace
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) relaxed shoulders (b) hands deep in pockets (c) fiddling with a pen (d) slouching
  12. 12.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
  13. 13.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) shows a feeling (d) points to something
  14. 14.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “fasten”? (a) t (b) h (c) k (d) s
  15. 15.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: answer briefly or listen to the question? (a) answer briefly (b) listen to the question
  16. 16.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) arms crossed tightly (c) feet steady and apart (d) tapping your foot
  18. 18.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the ceiling? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  19. 19.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: swaying side to side? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) thanking the audience (d) facts and examples
  21. 21.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for telling your family about your day? (a) informal (b) formal
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) swaying side to side (b) hands deep in pockets (c) standing tall (d) fiddling with a pen
  25. 25.⏱️ Tara reads a 240-word science fair talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
  26. 26.🎭 Which voice suits honouring the soldiers who served our country? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
  27. 27.🙌 What does counting on your fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows a feeling (c) shows size (d) points to something
  28. 28.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
  30. 30.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
  31. 31.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
  33. 33.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) To sum up (d) For example
  34. 34.🧍 Where should your hands be when you are not gesturing? (a) deep in your pockets (b) in tight fists (c) behind your head (d) relaxed at your sides
  35. 35.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
  36. 36.🙂 Which expression suits thanking the chief guest? (a) a serious face (b) a warm smile (c) a surprised look
  37. 37.⏱️ Diya reads a 50-word class presentation at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
  38. 38.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) stretching your arms (b) arriving early (c) knowing your opening (d) thinking you will fail
  39. 39.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) nothing else
  40. 40.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the brave freedom fighters of India? (a) World Environment Day (b) Independence Day (c) Republic Day (d) Children’s Day

Answer key

  1. True
  2. True
  3. the opening
  4. skipping breakfast
  5. What’s up, everyone?
  6. False
  7. increasing
  8. the group song
  9. Children’s Day
  10. a steady pace
  11. relaxed shoulders
  12. a vague claim
  13. shows size
  14. t
  15. listen to the question
  16. False
  17. feet steady and apart
  18. poor eye contact
  19. distracting
  20. facts and examples
  21. True
  22. True
  23. informal
  24. standing tall
  25. 120
  26. serious and steady
  27. shows a number
  28. True
  29. the closing
  30. the opening
  31. True
  32. starts the first point
  33. However
  34. relaxed at your sides
  35. cut the weakest part
  36. a warm smile
  37. 30
  38. thinking you will fail
  39. an example or a reason
  40. Independence Day

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