Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 167 · 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.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
5. 5.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) a summary of the points
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) My first point is (c) In addition (d) In contrast
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Take the case of (b) To begin with (c) In short (d) For instance
10. 10.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) link it to your point (c) tell three more (d) start a new topic
11. 11.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to speak faster (c) to skip the ending (d) to tire yourself
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
14. 14.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
17. 17.🔍 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
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) running over time (c) pausing before the end (d) looking up at the end
20. 20.⏱️ Aarav reads a 150-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) Even so (d) However
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) trailing off (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) running over time
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
26. 26.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
27. 27.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) To sum up
30. 30.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the call to action? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action
32. 32.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
35. 35.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or facts and examples? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples
37. 37.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 2 or 3
38. 38.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast

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