Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 158 · 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) reasons for your idea (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
2. 2.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) Another point is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
3. 3.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
5. 5.⏱️ Kabir reads a 375-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
6. 6.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a calm thank-you (c) trailing off (d) apologising at the end
8. 8.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
9. 9.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
12. 12.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a summary of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points
14. 14.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔎 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
16. 16.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
17. 17.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
20. 20.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
21. 21.✂️ Ishaan’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 410 words. How many words must be cut?
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) rushing off the stage (c) linking to the start (d) trailing off
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Even so (c) Moreover (d) In contrast
26. 26.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) To sum up (d) Take the case of
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
33. 33.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) A good example is (c) However (d) Another point is
36. 36.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
37. 37.⏱️ Arjun’s welcome speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) On the other hand
40. 40.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part

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