Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 117 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (Plan it like a builder): Find the topic of the question: purpose, opening, structure, signpost, example, ending or timing. Use that lesson’s tip — know, do or enjoy; hook first; opening–body–closing; show the road; be specific; end strong; words = rate × minutes. For timing questions, write the multiplication or division before you answer.

1. 1.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) For instance (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
2. 2.⏱️ Arjun’s science fair talk has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
4. 4.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
6. 6.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) On the other hand
8. 8.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
9. 9.⏱️ Tara’s debate speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
10. 10.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
13. 13.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
14. 14.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) short and strong
15. 15.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) apologising at the end (d) looking up at the end
16. 16.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
18. 18.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) none at all (c) about 20 (d) about 50
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
21. 21.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 500 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ Ishaan’s assembly talk has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
29. 29.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the stage colour (c) the ending music (d) the font
30. 30.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 250-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Moreover (c) Another point is (d) In addition
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) In contrast (d) Even so
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
35. 35.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
38. 38.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) closing, opening, body
39. 39.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) linking to the start (d) rushing off the stage

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