Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 339 · 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 kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) thanking the audience (d) the main points
3. 3.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a question (d) a short story
4. 4.⏱️ Meera reads a 360-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: introducing the topic or the call to action? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action
6. 6.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the main points (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action
8. 8.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) Moreover
10. 10.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the attention hook? (a) facts and examples (b) the attention hook
11. 11.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏁 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
13. 13.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
15. 15.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
16. 16.⏱️ Ishaan’s science fair talk has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) ending on time (c) rushing off the stage (d) apologising at the end
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points (c) thanking the audience (d) facts and examples
19. 19.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
21. 21.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
23. 23.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
25. 25.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
30. 30.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) the memorable last line (d) a summary of the points
32. 32.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part
33. 33.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) the Moon is round
35. 35.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to tire yourself (c) to skip the ending (d) to fit the time limit
36. 36.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) walk off mid-line (d) “that’s all, I guess”
37. 37.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) Even so (d) In short
38. 38.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) running over time (c) rushing off the stage (d) linking to the start
39. 39.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) However (d) My first point is
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example

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