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Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 993 · 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.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: arriving early? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
  2. 2.True or false: for what fraction of one pizza each friend ate, a pie chart is the best choice. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
  5. 5.🙋 Good or poor Q&A habit: thanking the asker? (a) a poor Q&A habit (b) a good Q&A habit
  6. 6.🙌 What does a big, warm smile do in a speech? (a) points to something (b) shows a number (c) shows a feeling (d) shows size
  7. 7.True or false: “tiny 10-point text” is a poor slide habit. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) skipping the ending (b) never timing yourself (c) practising for family (d) practising only once
  9. 9.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
  11. 11.Which of these is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) standing tall (b) arriving early (c) picturing it going well (d) skipping practice
  12. 12.🗣️ Helpful or unhelpful voice habit: speaking to the back row? (a) an unhelpful voice habit (b) a helpful voice habit
  13. 13.🖥️ Which slide is better? (a) one picture, one idea (b) eight pictures, 3 ideas
  14. 14.True or false: “We sincerely thank our chief guest for sparing her valuable time.” belongs in a vote of thanks. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We thank every student who performed so well tonight.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
  16. 16.True or false: “feet steady and apart” is distracting body language. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.📅 On which date of November is Children’s Day celebrated in India?
  18. 18.True or false: “Good point. Let me explain that part again.” is a polite reply. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) pause silently (b) repeat the last word (c) speak faster (d) say “um” louder
  20. 20.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) trains run on rails (c) cats like milk (d) a plant kept dark wilted
  21. 21.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) looking around the room (b) meeting a few eyes (c) reading with head down (d) looking at each section
  22. 22.📈 A line chart is best for showing… (a) a single number (b) change over time (c) a list of names (d) parts of a whole
  23. 23.Which phrase sums up? (a) Even so (b) Let me start with (c) For instance (d) In short
  24. 24.True or false: “sipping some water” is an unhelpful habit for a nervous speaker. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or lighting the lamp? (a) the group song (b) lighting the lamp
  26. 26.⏳ A performer is late. What should the anchor do? (a) calmly fill the gap (b) say they ran away (c) scold them on stage (d) end the event
  27. 27.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: relaxed shoulders? (a) helpful (b) distracting
  28. 28.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking around the room (b) a few seconds per person (c) including the back row (d) staring at the ceiling
  30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
  31. 31.🔤 Does chewing gum as you talk help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) makes speech unclear (b) helps clear speech
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fiddling with a pen (b) swaying side to side (c) standing tall (d) slouching
  33. 33.Which of these is an informal line? (a) I would like to begin by (b) Good morning, respected (c) You won’t believe this! (d) It is my privilege to
  34. 34.🔤 What is a clear way to say a long new word? (a) skip it (b) say it in one rush (c) break it into syllables (d) whisper it
  35. 35.Which of these is a helpful habit for a nervous speaker? (a) skipping breakfast (b) skipping practice (c) thinking you will fail (d) knowing your opening
  36. 36.🙏 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 welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
  37. 37.🎭 Which voice suits giving safety steps for a fire drill? (a) serious and steady (b) calm and gentle (c) cheerful and lively
  38. 38.🏫 Whom do you usually greet first in an assembly speech? (a) your best friend (b) the youngest child (c) nobody at all (d) the Principal
  39. 39.True or false: “practising only once” is a poor rehearsal habit. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”

Answer key

  1. a helpful habit
  2. True
  3. True
  4. the body
  5. a good Q&A habit
  6. shows a feeling
  7. True
  8. practising for family
  9. False
  10. a story hook
  11. skipping practice
  12. a helpful voice habit
  13. one picture, one idea
  14. True
  15. a vote of thanks
  16. False
  17. 14
  18. True
  19. pause silently
  20. a plant kept dark wilted
  21. reading with head down
  22. change over time
  23. In short
  24. False
  25. lighting the lamp
  26. calmly fill the gap
  27. helpful
  28. False
  29. staring at the ceiling
  30. a weak opening
  31. makes speech unclear
  32. standing tall
  33. You won’t believe this!
  34. break it into syllables
  35. knowing your opening
  36. a vote of thanks
  37. serious and steady
  38. the Principal
  39. True
  40. “Ever seen a dry tap?”

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