Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 292 · 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.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
3. 3.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
4. 4.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) My first point is (c) Moreover (d) A good example is
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
6. 6.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
8. 8.True or false: “In short” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏁 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”
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or the memorable last line? (a) a preview of the points (b) the memorable last line
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) adding a new point
14. 14.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
16. 16.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
20. 20.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) stories stick in minds (c) to avoid the topic (d) to confuse people
21. 21.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
23. 23.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea
24. 24.🧱 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
25. 25.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
27. 27.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
29. 29.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) full of secrets (c) as long as possible (d) short and to the point
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) adding a new point (d) pausing before the end
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
33. 33.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) On the other hand (c) In addition (d) Firstly
36. 36.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
38. 38.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
40. 40.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True

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