Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 31 · 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.⏱️ Diya’s welcome speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
2. 2.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
5. 5.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
6. 6.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
11. 11.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
12. 12.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) cut the weakest part (c) ignore the limit (d) skip the ending
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
16. 16.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
18. 18.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) the attention hook
20. 20.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Even so (b) Moreover (c) However (d) To begin with
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
23. 23.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) the main points (c) a summary of the points (d) the call to action
25. 25.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
28. 28.✂️ Kabir’s class presentation must fit in 3 minutes. Kabir speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 340 words. How many words must be cut?
29. 29.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a question (d) a short story
30. 30.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) linking to the start (c) a calm thank-you (d) apologising at the end
31. 31.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
33. 33.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the memorable last line? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line
35. 35.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
40. 40.✂️ Rohan’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?

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