Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 134 · 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 of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
2. 2.⏱️ Ananya’s assembly talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
6. 6.✂️ Aarav’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Aarav speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 250 words. How many words must be cut?
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) In contrast (d) In conclusion
9. 9.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech
10. 10.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
12. 12.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) For instance
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.Which phrase sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) Let me start with (c) Even so (d) In short
17. 17.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) the sky is blue (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) buses are big
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
20. 20.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
21. 21.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a preview of the points (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) reasons for your idea (c) introducing the topic (d) the attention hook
26. 26.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) a calm thank-you (c) a clear last line (d) ending on time
30. 30.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) facts and examples (d) a preview of the points
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
33. 33.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a time you helped (b) a friend’s secret (c) a lesson you learned (d) a funny picnic moment
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) Moreover (d) A good example is
36. 36.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute assembly talk?
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
38. 38.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
39. 39.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) rushing off the stage

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