Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 163 · 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.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a calm thank-you (c) looking up at the end (d) a clear last line
5. 5.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
6. 6.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
7. 7.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or the memorable last line? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the memorable last line
8. 8.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) In short (d) For instance
12. 12.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) as long as possible (c) full of secrets (d) unrelated to the topic
17. 17.⏱️ Kabir reads a 300-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
18. 18.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
20. 20.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
21. 21.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) walk off mid-line (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
22. 22.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
24. 24.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
25. 25.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
27. 27.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
29. 29.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) My first point is (d) In short
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the memorable last line
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
35. 35.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
36. 36.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) the main points
38. 38.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
39. 39.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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