Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 963 · 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.🙋 Is this a polite or an impolite reply to an audience question? “Obviously! Everyone knows that.” (a) an impolite reply (b) a polite reply
2. 2.🔤 Does breaking long words up help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
3. 3.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.📊 Which chart best shows the weights of five school bags? (a) a bar chart (b) a pie chart (c) a line chart
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) slouching (b) touching your hair a lot (c) back to the audience (d) facing the audience
6. 6.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) arms crossed tightly (b) facing the audience (c) back to the audience (d) hands deep in pockets
7. 7.🙌 What does a tiny gap between fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) points to something (d) shows a feeling
8. 8.True or false: reaching the twist in your story suits a serious face. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
10. 10.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) a question
11. 11.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 75-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
12. 12.True or false: “marking pauses on cards” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⏱️ Rohan reads a 300-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
14. 14.🧍 Which shows the audience you are confident? (a) hunched and closed (b) arms tightly crossed (c) looking at the exit (d) shoulders back, open
15. 15.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for chatting with friends at lunch? (a) informal (b) formal
16. 16.True or false: reaching the twist in your story suits a warm smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: for a city’s temperature every hour of one day, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: rushing to finish? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
19. 19.True or false: speaking up so the back row hears is about a pause. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “looking out the window” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking out the window (b) looking at each section (c) reading with head down (d) watching one friend only
22. 22.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “crumb”? (a) g (b) b (c) k (d) w
23. 23.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the welcome address (c) the class skit (d) the National Anthem
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.💭 A “thought for the day” in assembly is usually… (a) a weather report (b) a maths sum (c) a short wise saying (d) a long story
26. 26.Which word has a silent l? (a) comb (b) cupboard (c) rhino (d) walk
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) the attention hook (d) thanking the audience
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
29. 29.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
30. 30.True or false: a speech on saying no to single-use plastic suits Republic Day. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🙋 After answering, what can you politely ask? (a) “Any more silly ones?” (b) “Wasn’t it obvious?” (c) “Does that help?” (d) “Happy now?”
32. 32.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) nobody hears it (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it must be a joke
33. 33.True or false: a short silence between ideas is about pitch. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
35. 35.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking into your notes? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
37. 37.📊 A bar chart shows how many children chose debate: Class 6 — 22, Class 7 — 18, Class 8 — 19. How many children is that in all?
38. 38.True or false: “practising for family” is a good rehearsal habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: how fast or slow you speak is about a pause. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) the call to action (d) the attention hook

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