Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 287 · 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.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) My first point is (d) Even so
3. 3.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) apologising at the end
5. 5.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
6. 6.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
7. 7.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) the ending music
8. 8.🪧 “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
9. 9.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Even so (b) My first point is (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
12. 12.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
14. 14.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
15. 15.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) a preview of the points (d) facts and examples
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
17. 17.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) the memorable last line
19. 19.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind
20. 20.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
23. 23.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
26. 26.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) a summary of the points (c) a preview of the points (d) reasons for your idea
30. 30.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
32. 32.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
33. 33.⏱️ Ananya reads a 100-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
37. 37.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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