Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 212 · 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 odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) running over time (c) linking to the start (d) looking up at the end
2. 2.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) looking up at the end (d) running over time
3. 3.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
4. 4.⏱️ Ananya’s assembly talk has 450 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
5. 5.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the font (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
6. 6.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
7. 7.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
12. 12.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or introducing the topic? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic
14. 14.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) a preview of the points
18. 18.⏱️ Ananya’s welcome speech has 660 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) In short
21. 21.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute science fair talk?
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) walk off mid-line
26. 26.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
27. 27.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) a new topic (c) nothing else (d) a goodbye
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
29. 29.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
30. 30.True or false: “In short” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.⏱️ Ananya reads a 75-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the memorable last line? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line
37. 37.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 50 (b) about 20 (c) about 2 or 3 (d) none at all
38. 38.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) trains run on rails (c) ice cream is cold (d) cats like milk
39. 39.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.✂️ Saanvi’s competition speech must fit in 2 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 340 words. How many words must be cut?

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