Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 99 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) greeting the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) the attention hook
2. 2.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the joys of childhood? (a) World Environment Day (b) Republic Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Teachers’ Day
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
5. 5.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a sleepover with your best friend? (a) formal (b) informal
6. 6.Which of these is a poor Q&A habit? (a) a ten-minute answer (b) staying calm (c) thanking the asker (d) repeating the question
7. 7.🔁 Good or poor rehearsal habit: standing up to practise? (a) a poor rehearsal habit (b) a good rehearsal habit
8. 8.🙂 Which expression suits telling a happy holiday memory? (a) a warm smile (b) a surprised look (c) a serious face
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ten fonts on one slide (b) one style throughout (c) a title on each slide (d) a clear, large picture
10. 10.True or false: “Thank you, dear parents, for being such a wonderful audience today.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🐢 You are giving an important date or number. What should you do with your pace? (a) slow down (b) speed up a little
12. 12.True or false: for what share of your 24-hour day goes on sleep, school and play, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stretching your arms (b) practising aloud (c) cramming late at night (d) arriving early
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.Which of these is a poor rehearsal habit? (a) using short cue cards (b) marking pauses on cards (c) testing slides on stage (d) practising out loud
16. 16.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
17. 17.True or false: “We thank the support staff who set up this hall so beautifully.” belongs in a welcome address. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
19. 19.True or false: “one idea per slide” is a poor slide habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
21. 21.True or false: revealing an answer nobody expected suits a warm smile. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
23. 23.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 Which voice suits announcing the Sports Day winners? (a) cheerful and lively (b) serious and steady (c) calm and gentle
25. 25.True or false: for a puppy’s weight each week as it grows, a line chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) few words, big text (b) too many bullet points (c) yellow text on white (d) ten fonts on one slide
27. 27.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
28. 28.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Last but not least, thank you all for being here.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
29. 29.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) after the event (b) while speaking (c) never (d) before the event
30. 30.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is helpful body language? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) slouching (c) swaying side to side (d) calm, still feet
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: arriving early? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
34. 34.🙋 When you answer an audience question, which do you do first: check if it helped or answer briefly? (a) check if it helped (b) answer briefly
35. 35.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) looking up at the end (d) ending on time
36. 36.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
37. 37.True or false: “saying sorry first” is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) inviting a guest (d) thanking performers
39. 39.🔊 You are talking to a friend in the school library. What should you do with your volume? (a) speak louder (b) speak softer
40. 40.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: stretching your arms? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit

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