Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 352 · 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: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
3. 3.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) looking up at the end
4. 4.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) link it to your point (d) tell three more
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) However
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
11. 11.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 2 or 3 (c) about 50 (d) none at all
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
14. 14.🎯 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
15. 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or a summary of the points? (a) the attention hook (b) a summary of the points
16. 16.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
17. 17.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
19. 19.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
20. 20.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a new topic (c) a goodbye (d) an example or a reason
21. 21.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
22. 22.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a preview of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a preview of the points
26. 26.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) pausing before the end
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 420 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) In addition (c) In short (d) My first point is
31. 31.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) reasons for your idea (d) introducing the topic
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
34. 34.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) adding a new point
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) the attention hook (d) facts and examples
39. 39.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a question (d) a short story
40. 40.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True

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