Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 200 · 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: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) walk off mid-line
3. 3.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) reasons for your idea (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic
5. 5.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) the ending music (d) its purpose
7. 7.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) looking up at the end
10. 10.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Secondly (c) On the other hand (d) In contrast
12. 12.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) linking to the start
16. 16.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.⏱️ Diya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) trailing off (d) a clear last line
24. 24.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) the call to action
25. 25.⏱️ Diya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute assembly talk?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
27. 27.✂️ Ananya’s class presentation must fit in 2 minutes. Ananya speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 320 words. How many words must be cut?
28. 28.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
30. 30.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to end the speech (d) to thank everyone
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
33. 33.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) body, closing, opening (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) opening, body, closing
34. 34.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
35. 35.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
38. 38.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏱️ Arjun’s science fair talk has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
40. 40.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False

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