Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 169 · 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.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to speak faster (d) to skip the ending
2. 2.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪝 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
5. 5.Which phrase sums up? (a) Even so (b) Let me start with (c) In short (d) Take the case of
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) the call to action
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
9. 9.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
10. 10.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
12. 12.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
16. 16.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or facts and examples? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
19. 19.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) To conclude (d) For example
20. 20.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) ending on time
23. 23.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
24. 24.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🪝 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 weak opening (d) a story hook
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) a preview of the points (c) the main points (d) reasons for your idea
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
30. 30.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) reasons for your idea (c) a preview of the points (d) thanking the audience
33. 33.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⏱️ Ananya reads a 200-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
39. 39.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?

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