Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 241 · 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: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.True or false: “For instance” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
5. 5.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to grab attention (c) to end the speech (d) to thank everyone
6. 6.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
7. 7.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
8. 8.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) a story proving a point
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) greeting the audience
11. 11.⏸️ 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
12. 12.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
16. 16.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) Let me start with (c) In contrast (d) To sum up
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
18. 18.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
19. 19.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
22. 22.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) For instance (c) To sum up (d) My first point is
23. 23.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
25. 25.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
26. 26.✂️ Ishaan’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 390 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.True or false: “In addition” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) stories stick in minds (c) to waste time (d) to avoid the topic
29. 29.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) For instance (c) Moreover (d) In addition
34. 34.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
35. 35.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
38. 38.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) daily runs built stamina (b) rice is white (c) the Moon is round (d) pens have ink
40. 40.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim

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