Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 201 · 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: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or facts and examples? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples
4. 4.⏸️ 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
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
6. 6.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
9. 9.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) the Moon is round
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
12. 12.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
19. 19.🐢 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
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) Let me start with
21. 21.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) stopping mid-sentence
23. 23.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
26. 26.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
29. 29.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) unrelated to the topic (c) full of secrets (d) as long as possible
30. 30.⏱️ Diya reads a 100-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
31. 31.⏱️ Vihaan’s assembly talk has 300 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
32. 32.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) To sum up
33. 33.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) apologising at the end (c) adding a new point (d) stopping mid-sentence
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
35. 35.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea
36. 36.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
38. 38.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) reasons for your idea (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) In short (c) Firstly (d) For instance

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