Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 224 · 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, Nisha said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) looking up at the end (d) apologising at the end
4. 4.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
7. 7.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) trailing off
8. 8.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
9. 9.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) cats like milk (c) ice cream is cold (d) a plant kept dark wilted
10. 10.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) end with a strong line (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
11. 11.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) ending on time (c) linking to the start (d) running over time
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
16. 16.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
17. 17.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
18. 18.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) trailing off (d) a calm thank-you
19. 19.⏱️ Meera speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
21. 21.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
22. 22.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) the whole speech
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
33. 33.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
35. 35.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) pausing before the end (c) running over time (d) linking to the start
36. 36.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
39. 39.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) For instance (c) To conclude (d) My first point is

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