Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 290 · 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: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
6. 6.⏱️ Kabir reads a 75-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) On the other hand
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
10. 10.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
12. 12.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
17. 17.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
18. 18.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) facts and examples
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
23. 23.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
27. 27.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
31. 31.⏱️ Nisha reads a 100-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
32. 32.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
33. 33.✂️ Arjun’s competition speech must fit in 2 minutes. Arjun speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 290 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) Let me start with (d) In short
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) the memorable last line
36. 36.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) a new topic (c) a goodbye (d) nothing else
37. 37.⏱️ Nisha reads a 75-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
38. 38.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the font (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
39. 39.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
40. 40.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False

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