Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 288 · 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 part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
2. 2.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) ignore the limit (c) speak super fast (d) skip the ending
3. 3.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a preview of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a preview of the points
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) greeting the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) reasons for your idea
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) To begin with
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
11. 11.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
13. 13.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) In contrast (c) To sum up (d) However
15. 15.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
17. 17.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
19. 19.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
22. 22.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 50-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
23. 23.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) To sum up
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
27. 27.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
30. 30.✂️ Nisha’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 640 words. How many words must be cut?
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
32. 32.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
34. 34.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
35. 35.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
37. 37.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
39. 39.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) sum up your points
40. 40.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening

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