Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 232 · 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.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) adding a new point
3. 3.True or false: “In contrast” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⏱️ Diya’s class presentation has 300 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) “that’s all, I guess”
7. 7.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
8. 8.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
10. 10.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
12. 12.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪝 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
14. 14.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) To begin with
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
20. 20.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 240-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
23. 23.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) trains run on rails (d) cats like milk
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
25. 25.✂️ Arjun’s competition speech must fit in 1 minute. Arjun speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
26. 26.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) the Moon is round (c) pens have ink (d) daily runs built stamina
27. 27.⏱️ Saanvi’s assembly talk has 840 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
28. 28.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) looking up at the end
30. 30.⏱️ Arjun’s assembly talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.🐢 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
32. 32.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
35. 35.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
37. 37.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) To begin with (c) Even so (d) Firstly
38. 38.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.True or false: “In conclusion” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True

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