Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 970 · 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.🥧 In a pie chart, all the slices together make… (a) the whole (100%) (b) a straight line (c) half of it (d) nothing
2. 2.🗂️ What should you write on a cue card? (a) tiny paragraphs (b) nothing at all (c) key words only (d) the whole speech
3. 3.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
4. 4.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) tapping your foot (b) facing the audience (c) open hands (d) feet steady and apart
5. 5.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
6. 6.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
7. 7.True or false: thanking the chief guest suits a serious face. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the welcome address (b) the class skit (c) welcoming the guests (d) lighting the lamp
9. 9.📝 What helps most to start a speech calmly? (a) skipping the opening (b) knowing the opening well (c) speaking very fast (d) eating a huge meal
10. 10.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
11. 11.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping practice (b) rushing to finish (c) standing tall (d) hiding behind notes
12. 12.Which of these is distracting body language? (a) open hands (b) calm, still feet (c) swaying side to side (d) standing tall
13. 13.True or false: speeding up for an exciting chase is about pace. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the ending music (c) the font (d) its purpose
15. 15.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to change them (b) to make them shorter (c) to say them correctly (d) to skip them
16. 16.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
17. 17.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
18. 18.True or false: “A big thank-you to our teachers, who worked hard behind the scenes.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
20. 20.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 6 words, big font (b) 90 words, tiny font
21. 21.Which of these is a good rehearsal habit? (a) practising for family (b) never timing yourself (c) first try on the day (d) rewriting it last night
22. 22.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
23. 23.🐢 You are explaining a hard new idea. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
24. 24.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: big, readable fonts? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
25. 25.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
27. 27.Which of these is good eye contact? (a) staring at the ceiling (b) looking around the room (c) eyes on the floor (d) staring at the slides
28. 28.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: when you are explaining a hard new idea, it is better to slow down. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these makes speech unclear? (a) opening your mouth well (b) guessing a hard name (c) a steady pace (d) checking names first
31. 31.🐢 You are telling the thrilling chase in a story. What should you do with your pace? (a) speed up a little (b) slow down
32. 32.True or false: “natural gestures” is helpful body language. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🙋 You didn’t hear the question clearly. What should you do? (a) politely ask again (b) walk away (c) pretend you heard (d) guess and answer
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a title on each slide (b) short bullet points (c) reading out every slide (d) one idea per slide
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a few seconds per person (b) watching one friend only (c) staring at the ceiling (d) eyes on the floor
36. 36.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: answering only friends? (a) a good Q&A habit (b) a poor Q&A habit
37. 37.🏠 What is a good way to practise at home? (a) only read it silently (b) never say it aloud (c) just think about it (d) speak it to your family
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a clear last line (c) ending on time (d) apologising at the end
39. 39.📊 Which chart best shows the heights of four different plants? (a) a pie chart (b) a bar chart (c) a line chart
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands deep in pockets (b) touching your hair a lot (c) arms crossed tightly (d) relaxed shoulders

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