Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 155 · 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 is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) adding a new point
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
3. 3.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) dogs can bark (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) the sky is blue
4. 4.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
5. 5.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) My first point is
6. 6.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points (c) the call to action (d) reasons for your idea
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
8. 8.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
9. 9.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
10. 10.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Vihaan’s welcome speech has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) the call to action
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
16. 16.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a friend’s secret (c) a funny picnic moment (d) a time you helped
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
19. 19.⏱️ Vihaan’s science fair talk has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
24. 24.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
26. 26.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
27. 27.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
30. 30.✂️ Diya’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Diya speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 600 words. How many words must be cut?
31. 31.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
34. 34.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
37. 37.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point

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