Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 321 · 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: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
4. 4.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
5. 5.🧱 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
6. 6.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to speak faster (d) to skip the ending
7. 7.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) trailing off (c) linking to the start (d) looking up at the end
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
11. 11.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) its purpose (c) the ending music (d) the stage colour
12. 12.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
15. 15.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
17. 17.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
20. 20.True or false: “Secondly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
23. 23.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) running over time (d) a calm thank-you
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute class presentation?
28. 28.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
30. 30.🎯 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) In contrast
32. 32.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
34. 34.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
35. 35.True or false: “Firstly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True

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