Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 120 · 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.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
2. 2.⏱️ Saanvi’s class presentation has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
4. 4.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
5. 5.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or greeting the audience? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience
7. 7.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
8. 8.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
10. 10.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
13. 13.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) To sum up (c) Another point is (d) Firstly
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 500 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
20. 20.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
23. 23.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
25. 25.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
30. 30.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
36. 36.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) trailing off (d) apologising at the end
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) a preview of the points
38. 38.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with

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