Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 217 · 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.⏱️ Ananya reads a 250-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
3. 3.✂️ Ishaan’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 380 words. How many words must be cut?
4. 4.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
5. 5.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
6. 6.⏱️ Diya reads a 300-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
8. 8.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
11. 11.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
13. 13.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) closing, opening, body (d) body, closing, opening
14. 14.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) nobody hears it (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it can be skipped
15. 15.🐢 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
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) full of secrets (c) short and to the point (d) unrelated to the topic
17. 17.⏱️ Aarav’s science fair talk has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
18. 18.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a short story
19. 19.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) facts and examples (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) thanking the audience
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Take the case of (c) To begin with (d) On the other hand
24. 24.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) thanking the audience (c) the main points (d) facts and examples
26. 26.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to sound fancy
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea (c) introducing the topic (d) thanking the audience
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 480 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.⏱️ Kabir’s welcome speech has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
30. 30.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) To conclude (d) Firstly
31. 31.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 300-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
35. 35.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
38. 38.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech

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