Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 219 · 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 a practice run, Kabir said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⏱️ Meera’s debate speech has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
8. 8.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
10. 10.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) ignore the limit (c) cut the weakest part (d) speak super fast
11. 11.⏱️ Kabir’s debate speech has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
12. 12.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
14. 14.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) However (c) In contrast (d) To begin with
16. 16.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
18. 18.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
19. 19.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
21. 21.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) running over time (c) a calm thank-you (d) rushing off the stage
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
23. 23.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) In addition
25. 25.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point
26. 26.🔎 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) To sum up (d) On the other hand
28. 28.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the call to action (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
32. 32.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) In conclusion (c) A good example is (d) On the other hand
33. 33.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
35. 35.✂️ Aarav’s debate speech must fit in 1 minute. Aarav speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 200 words. How many words must be cut?
36. 36.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) To conclude
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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