Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 32 · 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 opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) a short story (d) starting with “sorry”
2. 2.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) Another point is (c) In conclusion (d) Secondly
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
9. 9.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
10. 10.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a time you helped (c) a friend’s secret (d) a lesson you learned
12. 12.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
17. 17.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or the main points? (a) the call to action (b) the main points
20. 20.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
21. 21.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
24. 24.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) daily runs built stamina (c) pens have ink (d) rice is white
27. 27.⏱️ Meera’s welcome speech has 780 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
28. 28.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “that’s all, I guess”
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) a story proving a point (d) a preview of the points
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
35. 35.⏱️ Tara reads a 300-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
36. 36.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) buses are big (d) dogs can bark
37. 37.✂️ Kabir’s debate speech must fit in 4 minutes. Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 590 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) a clear last line

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