Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 274 · 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 phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) My first point is
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) linking to the start
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
6. 6.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
8. 8.⏱️ Rohan reads a 150-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
10. 10.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a surprising fact
11. 11.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
12. 12.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
15. 15.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) To sum up (c) For instance (d) My first point is
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) running over time (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
17. 17.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
18. 18.🧱 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
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples (c) a preview of the points (d) reasons for your idea
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
22. 22.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
23. 23.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or thanking the audience? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or the call to action? (a) greeting the audience (b) the call to action
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
26. 26.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) a preview of the points (c) a story proving a point (d) greeting the audience
30. 30.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
32. 32.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) walk off mid-line (d) “that’s all, I guess”
33. 33.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) introducing the topic (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) the memorable last line
35. 35.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) long and slow (c) short and strong (d) about a new topic
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
37. 37.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
38. 38.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) rushing off the stage (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
40. 40.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False

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