Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 273 · 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.⏱️ Kabir reads a 450-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
2. 2.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
3. 3.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
4. 4.🪝 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
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
6. 6.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
13. 13.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) pausing before the end
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) Moreover
19. 19.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) looking up at the end (d) a clear last line
21. 21.⏱️ Diya’s welcome speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
23. 23.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) ice cream is cold (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) cats like milk
24. 24.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
26. 26.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
27. 27.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In addition (b) In short (c) For example (d) In conclusion
31. 31.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) introducing the topic (b) facts and examples (c) the call to action (d) a summary of the points
33. 33.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) opening, closing, body (d) body, closing, opening
34. 34.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) a whispered mumble (d) about a new topic
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) adding a new point (c) a calm thank-you (d) looking up at the end
37. 37.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
38. 38.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) short and to the point (c) full of secrets (d) unrelated to the topic
39. 39.📖 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
40. 40.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False

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