Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 215 · 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.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
2. 2.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 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
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.✂️ Arjun’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 210 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
11. 11.⏱️ Meera’s class presentation has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
12. 12.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or the main points? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.⏱️ Diya’s science fair talk has 840 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) Moreover
21. 21.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
23. 23.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
25. 25.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 280 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
27. 27.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 120-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
28. 28.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) In addition (d) Firstly
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
33. 33.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) body, closing, opening
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
35. 35.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
37. 37.⏱️ Vihaan’s debate speech has 750 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) rushing off the stage
39. 39.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False

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