Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 299 · 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 speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
2. 2.⏱️ Ananya’s assembly talk has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
4. 4.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
5. 5.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) a summary of the points (d) reasons for your idea
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
7. 7.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
8. 8.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) rushing off the stage (c) trailing off (d) adding a new point
10. 10.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
12. 12.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) walk off mid-line
14. 14.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
15. 15.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the ending music (c) the stage colour (d) its purpose
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) a story proving a point
17. 17.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) Moreover
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) looking up at the end (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
21. 21.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
24. 24.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
25. 25.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
27. 27.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) thanking the audience (c) a summary of the points (d) the memorable last line
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.⏱️ Diya reads a 150-word welcome speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to confuse people (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
35. 35.✂️ Aarav’s competition speech must fit in 1 minute. Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 170 words. How many words must be cut?
36. 36.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) facts and examples (d) the attention hook
37. 37.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) as long as possible (c) short and to the point (d) unrelated to the topic
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
39. 39.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook

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