Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 128 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
2. 2.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
6. 6.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) looking up at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
10. 10.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
11. 11.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
12. 12.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) introducing the topic (c) reasons for your idea (d) the attention hook
13. 13.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
14. 14.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
15. 15.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the font (c) the stage colour (d) its purpose
16. 16.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
17. 17.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
19. 19.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
20. 20.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or the main points? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points
25. 25.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) a goodbye
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
27. 27.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to grab attention
28. 28.True or false: “Secondly” sums up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points (c) the memorable last line (d) reasons for your idea
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
31. 31.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
32. 32.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) However
33. 33.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic

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