Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 25 · 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 is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) dogs can bark (d) buses are big
4. 4.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
8. 8.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) a calm thank-you (d) stopping mid-sentence
9. 9.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) ending on time
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) running over time
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
19. 19.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
20. 20.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
21. 21.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪝 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 story hook (d) a question hook
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
24. 24.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or a story proving a point? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point
26. 26.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
27. 27.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 2 or 3 (c) about 50 (d) about 20
28. 28.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) the call to action (d) a preview of the points
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
32. 32.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) A good example is (d) In short
34. 34.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
35. 35.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
37. 37.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) cut the weakest part (d) skip the ending
40. 40.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?

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