Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 18 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
2. 2.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or greeting the audience? (a) the call to action (b) greeting the audience
3. 3.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a calm thank-you (c) ending on time (d) linking to the start
5. 5.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✂️ Diya’s science fair talk must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 130 words. How many words must be cut?
7. 7.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
9. 9.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
11. 11.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) Even so (c) To sum up (d) However
13. 13.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) thanking the audience (c) the attention hook (d) a summary of the points
14. 14.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 560 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
16. 16.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
17. 17.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
18. 18.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
19. 19.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
20. 20.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) In short
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
23. 23.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the stage colour (c) its purpose (d) the font
24. 24.⏱️ Rohan reads a 225-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
25. 25.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 50-word class presentation at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the attention hook (b) the main points (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the call to action
30. 30.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a goodbye (d) a new topic
31. 31.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
32. 32.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
34. 34.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) For example
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening

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