Public Speaking Worksheet: Final Test

Public speaking lesson 24: Final test: public speaking · Set 997 · 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) breathing from the belly (b) finishing every word (c) sipping water before (d) trailing off at the end
2. 2.🔤 Does dropping word endings help clear speech or make speech unclear? (a) helps clear speech (b) makes speech unclear
3. 3.🤐 Instead of saying “um” again and again, it is better to… (a) repeat the last word (b) speak faster (c) pause silently (d) say “um” louder
4. 4.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “loud”?
5. 5.🏫 Which day suits an assembly speech on the meaning of 15 August? (a) Independence Day (b) Teachers’ Day (c) Children’s Day (d) Republic Day
6. 6.🧒 Your audience is Class 2 children. What words should you use? (a) long, hard words (b) short, simple words (c) lots of difficult terms (d) only big numbers
7. 7.👏 Clap and count: how many syllables (beats) are there in “speech”?
8. 8.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: fiddling with a pen? (a) helpful (b) distracting
9. 9.🧍 How should you stand at the microphone? (a) tall, feet steady (b) swaying to and fro (c) hopping on the spot (d) leaning on one leg
10. 10.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) Take the case of (c) However (d) Secondly
11. 11.📖 You are not sure how to say a name in your speech. What should you do? (a) mumble it quickly (b) skip the name (c) guess it on stage (d) ask and practise it
12. 12.True or false: chatting with friends at lunch needs formal language. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “We are delighted to have all the parents with us this morning.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) looking up at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) stopping mid-sentence
15. 15.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
16. 16.🙌 A gesture works best when it… (a) repeats nonstop (b) hides your face (c) goes against words (d) matches your words
17. 17.👪 Why practise in front of family or friends? (a) to tire them out (b) to win a prize (c) to get feedback (d) to skip practice
18. 18.🙏 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 vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
19. 19.😰 Helpful or unhelpful for a nervous speaker: staring at the floor? (a) a helpful habit (b) an unhelpful habit
20. 20.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🥧 A pie chart is best for showing… (a) a list of names (b) change over time (c) parts of a whole (d) a single number
22. 22.🤫 Which consonant is silent when you say “sign”? (a) g (b) k (c) s (d) h
23. 23.🔌 When should you check the slides and the microphone? (a) before the event (b) never (c) while speaking (d) after the event
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) finishing every word (b) shouting every word (c) mumbling (d) speaking into your notes
25. 25.🎩 Should your language be formal or informal for a speech at the Annual Day function? (a) informal (b) formal
26. 26.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
27. 27.Which of these is an unhelpful voice habit? (a) finishing every word (b) changing your speed (c) covering your mouth (d) sipping water before
28. 28.Which of these is a formal line? (a) What’s up, everyone? (b) So, like, yeah (c) Gonna tell you something (d) I would like to begin by
29. 29.True or false: “calm, still feet” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “one style throughout” is a good slide habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading out every slide (b) full paragraphs to read (c) tiny 10-point text (d) a clear, large picture
32. 32.🧍 Helpful or distracting body language: feet steady and apart? (a) distracting (b) helpful
33. 33.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Good evening and welcome, dear parents, teachers and friends.” (a) a welcome address (b) a vote of thanks
34. 34.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
35. 35.🙏 Is this line from a welcome address or a vote of thanks? “Let us begin this special day by welcoming our guests.” (a) a vote of thanks (b) a welcome address
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or the memorable last line? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the memorable last line
37. 37.Which of these is poor eye contact? (a) a few seconds per person (b) looking around the room (c) including the back row (d) staring at the ceiling
38. 38.True or false: “back to the audience” is helpful body language. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) pausing before the end
40. 40.True or false: comforting a younger child who is scared needs a serious and steady voice. (a) False (b) True

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