Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 185 · 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 stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
2. 2.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
4. 4.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) apologising at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a calm thank-you
6. 6.🧱 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
7. 7.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) linking to the start (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
8. 8.True or false: “However” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) My first point is
10. 10.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
11. 11.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) In contrast (c) To sum up (d) Another point is
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
14. 14.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) a whispered mumble
15. 15.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
16. 16.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute assembly talk?
17. 17.⏱️ Vihaan’s welcome speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
19. 19.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Another point is (c) A good example is (d) For example
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
24. 24.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) Take the case of (d) Firstly
25. 25.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) reasons for your idea
26. 26.⏱️ Ananya’s debate speech has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
29. 29.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) body, closing, opening (d) closing, opening, body
31. 31.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) facts and examples (c) the attention hook (d) a story proving a point
32. 32.✂️ Saanvi’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 280 words. How many words must be cut?
33. 33.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a question (c) a short story (d) a surprising fact
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or reasons for your idea? (a) the call to action (b) reasons for your idea
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) adding a new point (d) a calm thank-you
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line (c) introducing the topic (d) thanking the audience
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) a preview of the points
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) Firstly

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