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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 961 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) keeping answers short (b) making up an answer (c) thanking the asker (d) repeating the question
  2. 2.True or false: when you are speaking to very young children, it is fine to speed up a little. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) the call to action
  4. 4.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) skipping the ending (b) practising out loud (c) starting a week early (d) trying the room first
  5. 5.True or false: reading a bedtime story to a little cousin needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🙏 When is the vote of thanks usually given? (a) in the middle of a dance (b) before the prayer (c) at the very start (d) at the end of the event
  7. 7.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “That is a silly question.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
  8. 8.🎭 Which voice suits honouring the soldiers who served our country? (a) calm and gentle (b) serious and steady (c) cheerful and lively
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking slides early (b) starting a week early (c) practising out loud (d) only reading silently
  10. 10.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) a new topic (c) nothing else (d) a goodbye
  11. 11.💬 Is “Esteemed guests,” a formal or an informal line? (a) a formal line (b) an informal line
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) open hands (b) calm, still feet (c) chin up (d) hands deep in pockets
  13. 13.True or false: wishing everyone a happy festival needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
  15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
  16. 16.📝 You have notes. How should you use them? (a) stare only at them (b) glance down, look up (c) read with head down (d) hold them over your face
  17. 17.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: practising aloud? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
  18. 18.🎭 Which voice suits leading a quiet breathing exercise in assembly? (a) calm and gentle (b) cheerful and lively (c) serious and steady
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) standing tall (b) slouching (c) natural gestures (d) calm, still feet
  20. 20.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) ask ten more at once (b) answer it instantly (c) pause for a moment (d) walk off the stage
  21. 21.True or false: a speech at the Annual Day function needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: giving safety steps for a fire drill needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: standing up to practise? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) starting a week early (b) checking slides early (c) standing up to practise (d) never timing yourself
  25. 25.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
  26. 26.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a long story (b) a weather report (c) a maths sum (d) a short wise saying
  27. 27.🔊 You are reading a notice outdoors on a windy day. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak softer (b) speak louder
  28. 28.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on what freedom means to me? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Independence Day
  29. 29.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: staying calm? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
  30. 30.🙌 What does a hand on your heart do in a speech? (a) shows size (b) shows a number (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
  31. 31.True or false: “standing tall” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) However
  33. 33.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Secondly
  35. 35.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the welcome address (c) lighting the lamp (d) the dance performance
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) On the other hand
  38. 38.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a cheerful and lively voice. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: ten fonts on one slide? (a) a poor slide habit (b) a good slide habit
  40. 40.📊 Which chart best shows what share of one bag of marbles is each colour? (a) a bar chart (b) a line chart (c) a pie chart

Answer key

  1. making up an answer
  2. False
  3. the call to action
  4. skipping the ending
  5. True
  6. at the end of the event
  7. an impolite reply
  8. serious and steady
  9. only reading silently
  10. an example or a reason
  11. a formal line
  12. hands deep in pockets
  13. True
  14. link it to your point
  15. gives an example
  16. glance down, look up
  17. a helpful habit
  18. calm and gentle
  19. slouching
  20. pause for a moment
  21. True
  22. True
  23. a good rehearsal habit
  24. never timing yourself
  25. cut the weakest part
  26. a short wise saying
  27. speak louder
  28. Independence Day
  29. a good Q&A habit
  30. shows a feeling
  31. False
  32. However
  33. False
  34. Secondly
  35. False
  36. the vote of thanks
  37. On the other hand
  38. False
  39. a poor slide habit
  40. a pie chart

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