Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 254 · 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: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) However
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) a calm thank-you (d) trailing off
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
6. 6.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) none at all (c) about 50 (d) about 2 or 3
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
8. 8.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) a preview of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) the main points
10. 10.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.✂️ Ishaan’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 430 words. How many words must be cut?
13. 13.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
20. 20.✂️ Rohan’s assembly talk must fit in 4 minutes. Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 490 words. How many words must be cut?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) In addition (c) However (d) Another point is
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
23. 23.True or false: “Firstly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples (c) a summary of the points (d) greeting the audience
25. 25.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In addition (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
29. 29.⏱️ Ananya reads a 100-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
30. 30.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
31. 31.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
32. 32.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
34. 34.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
36. 36.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) My first point is
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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