Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 213 · 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 of these belongs in the closing? (a) thanking the audience (b) the attention hook (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
3. 3.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) running over time
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
7. 7.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
8. 8.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
10. 10.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples (c) thanking the audience (d) the memorable last line
12. 12.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.⏱️ Arjun reads a 60-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or thanking the audience? (a) the main points (b) thanking the audience
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
19. 19.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
22. 22.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) For instance (d) Moreover
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
24. 24.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) rushing off the stage (c) pausing before the end (d) a clear last line
25. 25.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) daily runs built stamina (c) rice is white (d) pens have ink
27. 27.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute assembly talk?
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) Another point is (d) To sum up
30. 30.⏱️ Diya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) the main points
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
34. 34.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) the sky is blue (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) dogs can bark
35. 35.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) greeting the audience (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the memorable last line
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) the attention hook
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example

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