Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 337 · 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: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) However (d) Firstly
3. 3.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
6. 6.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
7. 7.True or false: “Secondly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
10. 10.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) far over the limit (c) exactly at the limit
12. 12.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
14. 14.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) apologising at the end (d) running over time
19. 19.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
23. 23.🪝 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
24. 24.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
27. 27.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) In contrast
29. 29.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
31. 31.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) end with a strong line
34. 34.🧱 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
35. 35.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
37. 37.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
39. 39.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True

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