Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 284 · 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: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to speak faster (d) to skip the ending
3. 3.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) My first point is
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
8. 8.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) facts and examples (b) the attention hook (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) thanking the audience
11. 11.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
13. 13.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
14. 14.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 440 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
16. 16.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or greeting the audience? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience
18. 18.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
19. 19.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⏱️ Ananya reads a 50-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
21. 21.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⏱️ Aarav’s assembly talk has 600 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
24. 24.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 300-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Secondly (c) On the other hand (d) Even so
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
31. 31.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “For instance” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Let me start with (c) A good example is (d) To sum up
37. 37.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
38. 38.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
39. 39.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
40. 40.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False

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