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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 965 · 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) looking out the window (b) staring at the slides (c) eyes on the floor (d) including the back row
  2. 2.True or false: slowing down for a phone number is about pace. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  4. 4.📅 On which date of June is World Environment Day?
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) full paragraphs to read (b) one style throughout (c) tiny 10-point text (d) ten fonts on one slide
  6. 6.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: finishing every word? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
  7. 7.❓ After asking the audience a question, what should you do? (a) ask ten more at once (b) walk off the stage (c) pause for a moment (d) answer it instantly
  8. 8.📅 On which date of September is Hindi Diwas?
  9. 9.🙌 What does raising two fingers do in a speech? (a) shows a number (b) shows size (c) shows a feeling (d) points to something
  10. 10.True or false: announcing a change in the exam timetable needs a serious and steady voice. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.👀 Good or poor eye contact: staring at the ceiling? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
  12. 12.🎵 Pitch is about how ___ your voice sounds. (a) fast or slow (b) long or short (c) high or low (d) loud or soft
  13. 13.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) nobody hears it
  14. 14.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: chin up? (a) distracting (b) helpful
  15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
  16. 16.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “calm”? (a) h (b) l (c) k (d) p
  17. 17.True or false: “Ask someone else.” is an impolite reply. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
  19. 19.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) leaning on one leg (b) swaying to and fro (c) tall, feet steady (d) hopping on the spot
  20. 20.Which of these is a good Q&A habit? (a) arguing angrily (b) answering only friends (c) interrupting the asker (d) staying calm
  21. 21.True or false: warning about the dangers of crossing the railway line needs a calm and gentle voice. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “Welcome, everyone, to our Science Exhibition.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which word has a silent b? (a) crumb (b) knob (c) island (d) rhino
  24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
  25. 25.👀 In a big hall, how can you make eye contact with everyone? (a) look at each section (b) close your eyes (c) look at one person (d) look at the floor
  26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) adding a new point
  28. 28.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) sipping water before (b) covering your mouth (c) speaking into your notes (d) shouting every word
  30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
  31. 31.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution (c) the National Anthem (d) the prayer song
  32. 32.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) smiling at a friend (b) cramming late at night (c) practising aloud (d) knowing your opening
  33. 33.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) closing the event (b) thanking performers (c) introducing an item (d) inviting a guest
  34. 34.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) practising aloud (b) saying sorry first (c) arriving early (d) slow deep breaths
  35. 35.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) Even so
  37. 37.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) standing tall (b) chin up (c) swaying side to side (d) natural gestures
  38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
  39. 39.True or false: a birthday party with your cousins needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) big, readable fonts (b) ten fonts on one slide (c) one idea per slide (d) short bullet points

Answer key

  1. including the back row
  2. True
  3. a fact
  4. 5
  5. one style throughout
  6. a helpful voice habit
  7. pause for a moment
  8. 14
  9. shows a number
  10. True
  11. poor eye contact
  12. high or low
  13. it sticks in the mind
  14. helpful
  15. the solution
  16. l
  17. True
  18. to guide the listeners
  19. tall, feet steady
  20. staying calm
  21. False
  22. False
  23. crumb
  24. gives an example
  25. look at each section
  26. the problem
  27. a calm thank-you
  28. False
  29. sipping water before
  30. a question hook
  31. the class skit
  32. cramming late at night
  33. introducing an item
  34. saying sorry first
  35. a story proving a point
  36. Moreover
  37. swaying side to side
  38. an opinion
  39. False
  40. ten fonts on one slide

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