Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 294 · 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 does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) Let me start with
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) Firstly
4. 4.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
8. 8.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
9. 9.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
11. 11.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) thank the audience
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
13. 13.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
15. 15.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) A good example is (d) On the other hand
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) a calm thank-you
17. 17.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
22. 22.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 440 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.📖 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
25. 25.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
26. 26.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) full of secrets (c) as long as possible (d) unrelated to the topic
27. 27.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) leave the stage (c) link it to your point (d) start a new topic
28. 28.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
29. 29.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) a story proving a point
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or thanking the audience? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience
34. 34.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
35. 35.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
37. 37.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech

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