Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 308 · 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 purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
2. 2.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
3. 3.True or false: “In addition” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or the call to action? (a) the attention hook (b) the call to action
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or greeting the audience? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) Take the case of (d) In addition
12. 12.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a question (c) a short story (d) a surprising fact
15. 15.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
17. 17.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
18. 18.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Even so (d) To begin with
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.⏱️ Diya speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
25. 25.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience (c) facts and examples (d) the main points
29. 29.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
33. 33.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes
34. 34.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to grab attention (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
37. 37.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to tire yourself
40. 40.⏱️ Diya reads a 150-word welcome speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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