Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 312 · 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.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the attention hook? (a) facts and examples (b) the attention hook
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
6. 6.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In conclusion (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) To conclude
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) a summary of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) the attention hook
10. 10.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
11. 11.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In addition (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or introducing the topic? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic
15. 15.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
17. 17.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
19. 19.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
20. 20.🐢 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) looking up at the end
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
25. 25.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✂️ Saanvi’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 350 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
29. 29.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
31. 31.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) speak super fast
33. 33.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
37. 37.📖 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
38. 38.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?

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