Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 962 · 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: “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: arguing angrily? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
3. 3.True or false: for a puppy’s weight each week as it grows, a bar chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔤 Does chewing gum as you talk help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
6. 6.🔤 Does mumbling into your chest help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
7. 7.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
8. 8.True or false: “cramming late at night” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⏱️ Aarav’s debate speech has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
10. 10.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
11. 11.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) practising for family (c) first try on the day (d) checking slides early
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) My first point is
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
14. 14.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: mumbling? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
15. 15.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sword”? (a) p (b) t (c) w (d) l
16. 16.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) whisper it (b) break it into syllables (c) skip it (d) say it in one rush
18. 18.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: thinking you will fail? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) reasons for your idea (c) a summary of the points (d) the memorable last line
21. 21.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: a ten-minute answer? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
22. 22.🖥️ How many main ideas should one slide show? (a) ten (b) one (c) twenty
23. 23.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 90 words, tiny font (b) 6 words, big font
24. 24.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the dance performance (c) welcoming the guests (d) the prayer song
25. 25.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
27. 27.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “knot”? (a) h (b) w (c) p (d) k
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) timing each run (b) reading a full script (c) rewriting it last night (d) first try on the day
29. 29.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: trying the room first? (a) a good rehearsal habit (b) a poor rehearsal habit
30. 30.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) end with a strong line (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
31. 31.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) marking pauses on cards (b) reading a full script (c) starting a week early (d) practising for family
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) the memorable last line
33. 33.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hiding behind notes (b) picturing it going well (c) cramming late at night (d) thinking you will fail
35. 35.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: touching your hair a lot? (a) helpful (b) distracting
36. 36.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) For example
37. 37.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “knowing your opening” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ Tara’s competition speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
40. 40.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example

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