Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 315 · 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 “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
2. 2.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
3. 3.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪝 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 story hook (d) a fact hook
5. 5.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) linking to the start (c) a calm thank-you (d) ending on time
6. 6.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) looking up at the end
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
9. 9.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) pausing before the end
10. 10.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
12. 12.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
14. 14.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) adding a new point (c) ending on time (d) apologising at the end
16. 16.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 550 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
19. 19.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to grab attention (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
21. 21.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) adding a new point
23. 23.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) starting with “sorry”
24. 24.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⏱️ Meera reads a 225-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
26. 26.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 420 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) For example
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
31. 31.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) leave the stage (c) start a new topic (d) tell three more
33. 33.🎯 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
34. 34.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
35. 35.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) short and strong (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
38. 38.⏱️ Aarav reads a 300-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) Even so (d) Another point is

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