Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 239 · 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.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
2. 2.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
4. 4.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In short (c) Moreover (d) In addition
7. 7.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) adding a new point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In contrast (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In short (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
13. 13.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
15. 15.🐢 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
16. 16.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or thanking the audience? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience
17. 17.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
19. 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.📖 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
21. 21.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
23. 23.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) introducing the topic (d) a summary of the points
25. 25.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) the memorable last line
28. 28.🔎 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
29. 29.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
31. 31.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
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.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
39. 39.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) dogs can bark (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) buses are big

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