Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 251 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
3. 3.⏱️ Kabir’s assembly talk has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
5. 5.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
6. 6.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) On the other hand (c) Firstly (d) However
8. 8.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind
10. 10.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
13. 13.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or greeting the audience? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience
15. 15.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
17. 17.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
18. 18.🐢 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
19. 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) introducing the topic
21. 21.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
23. 23.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) a clear last line (c) looking up at the end (d) linking to the start
24. 24.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the ending music (c) its purpose (d) the font
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
26. 26.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.📖 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
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
33. 33.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) In addition
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) a summary of the points
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
38. 38.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
39. 39.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
40. 40.⏱️ Arjun reads a 240-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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