Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 967 · 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.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) meeting a few eyes (b) looking around the room (c) reading with head down (d) including the back row
2. 2.🙋 What does “Q&A” stand for? (a) quiz and award (b) quick and amazing (c) questions and answers (d) queue and arrive
3. 3.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.📅 On which date of January is India’s Republic Day?
5. 5.🙂 Which expression suits revealing an answer nobody expected? (a) a surprised look (b) a serious face (c) a warm smile
6. 6.True or false: when you are speaking after the back row says they cannot hear you, you should speak louder. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) making up an answer (b) looking at everyone (c) thanking the asker (d) keeping answers short
9. 9.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) parts of a whole (c) change over time (d) a list of names
10. 10.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
11. 11.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the attention hook (b) facts and examples (c) introducing the topic (d) a summary of the points
12. 12.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) arriving early (b) smiling at a friend (c) skipping breakfast (d) picturing it going well
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear, large picture (b) crowded, busy pictures (c) yellow text on white (d) flashy spinning effects
14. 14.True or false: when you are showing how excited the crowd was at a match, it is better to slow down. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
16. 16.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) trailing off (c) a clear last line (d) running over time
17. 17.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
18. 18.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: thank the asker or check if it helped? (a) thank the asker (b) check if it helped
19. 19.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
20. 20.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 A vote of thanks should be… (a) a brand-new speech (b) full of jokes on guests (c) long and boring (d) short and sincere
22. 22.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
23. 23.⏱️ Which pace is about right for a clear school speech? (a) about 20 words/min (b) about 120–150 words/min (c) about 400 words/min
24. 24.True or false: “slow deep breaths” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
26. 26.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: arms crossed tightly? (a) distracting (b) helpful
28. 28.Which word has a silent l? (a) answer (b) half (c) castle (d) design
29. 29.True or false: for what share of ₹100 of pocket money goes on saving, snacks and books, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “reading with head down” is good eye contact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
32. 32.True or false: “watching one friend only” is poor eye contact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Thank you, dear parents, for being such a wonderful audience today.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
34. 34.True or false: a speech on the brave freedom fighters of India suits World Environment Day. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) saying sorry first (b) knowing your opening (c) smiling at a friend (d) arriving early
36. 36.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a poor slide habit? (a) one style throughout (b) big, readable fonts (c) tiny 10-point text (d) a clear, large picture
38. 38.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) back to the audience (c) facing the audience (d) calm, still feet
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rewriting it last night (b) skipping the ending (c) standing up to practise (d) never timing yourself
40. 40.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False

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