Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 269 · 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 odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) a summary of the points
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a clear last line (c) ending on time (d) rushing off the stage
3. 3.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Another point is (c) A good example is (d) On the other hand
4. 4.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the call to action? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) the attention hook
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
8. 8.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
9. 9.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or introducing the topic? (a) thanking the audience (b) introducing the topic
15. 15.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
18. 18.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) Take the case of (c) To begin with (d) Even so
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) In short (c) In addition (d) For example
22. 22.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) For example
23. 23.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) “that’s all, I guess”
24. 24.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ Diya’s competition speech has 300 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
32. 32.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) as long as possible (c) full of secrets (d) short and to the point
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) the main points (c) thanking the audience (d) facts and examples
34. 34.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) apologising at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) linking to the start (c) apologising at the end (d) adding a new point
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the attention hook (b) reasons for your idea (c) the memorable last line (d) introducing the topic
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening

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