Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 354 · 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 is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
2. 2.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) In short (d) Moreover
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
5. 5.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) cut the weakest part (d) skip the ending
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a summary of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
11. 11.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
14. 14.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) For instance (d) In contrast
15. 15.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to grab attention (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
16. 16.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) opening, closing, body (d) body, closing, opening
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
18. 18.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 300-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) For example (d) Even so
20. 20.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
23. 23.⏱️ Kabir’s science fair talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a preview of the points? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points
25. 25.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
26. 26.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
31. 31.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
33. 33.📖 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
34. 34.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) walk off mid-line (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “that’s all, I guess”
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
36. 36.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
39. 39.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False

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