Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 989 · 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: when you are speaking in a large hall with no microphone, you should speak more softly. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
3. 3.True or false: “slow deep breaths” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
5. 5.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the poem recitation (b) the vote of thanks (c) the prayer song (d) the dance performance
6. 6.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
7. 7.👀 About how long should you look at one person before moving on? (a) the whole speech (b) a few minutes (c) not at all (d) a few seconds
8. 8.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute science fair talk?
9. 9.Which word has a silent l? (a) palm (b) sign (c) knob (d) castle
10. 10.👀 Good or poor eye contact: including the back row? (a) poor eye contact (b) good eye contact
11. 11.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
12. 12.🖥️ Which slide is better for a class talk? (a) 90 words, tiny font (b) 6 words, big font
13. 13.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a report to the Principal? (a) informal (b) formal
14. 14.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “A very warm welcome to our chief guest, who has joined us today.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
15. 15.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
16. 16.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “speaker”?
17. 17.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Good or poor eye contact: watching one friend only? (a) good eye contact (b) poor eye contact
19. 19.🗣️ Saying “goin” instead of “going” is an example of… (a) clear speech (b) a good pause (c) correct stress (d) dropping word endings
20. 20.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: rewriting it last night? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
21. 21.Which of these is a formal line? (a) You won’t believe this! (b) What’s up, everyone? (c) Respected judges, (d) Hey guys!
22. 22.⏸️ Where is the best place to pause in a speech? (a) in the middle of a word (b) after every word (c) after an important point (d) never at all
23. 23.🖥️ Good or poor slide habit: short bullet points? (a) a good slide habit (b) a poor slide habit
24. 24.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) never timing yourself (b) marking pauses on cards (c) first try on the day (d) skipping the ending
27. 27.🙂 Which expression suits talking about road safety and accidents? (a) a serious face (b) a surprised look (c) a warm smile
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
29. 29.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on our Constitution and its values? (a) Republic Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) World Environment Day (d) Children’s Day
30. 30.🧹 Why should a vote of thanks also name helpers like the support staff? (a) to tease them (b) to make it longer (c) everyone who helped (d) to fill time
31. 31.🔤 Does covering your mouth help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
32. 32.True or false: “To sum up” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a good slide habit? (a) dark text on light (b) crowded, busy pictures (c) reading out every slide (d) full paragraphs to read
34. 34.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” (a) introducing an item (b) closing the event (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
35. 35.🎤 How do most good speakers get better? (a) lots of practice (b) being born perfect (c) avoiding the stage (d) never feeling nervous
36. 36.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
37. 37.⏱️ Diya reads a 100-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
38. 38.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) adding a new point (c) rushing off the stage (d) stopping mid-sentence
39. 39.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “On behalf of the school, I welcome you all to our Annual Day.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
40. 40.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for chatting with friends at lunch? (a) formal (b) informal

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