Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 358 · 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.✂️ Nisha’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Nisha speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 470 words. How many words must be cut?
2. 2.⏱️ Tara’s assembly talk has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) Secondly (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
4. 4.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Take the case of (d) On the other hand
5. 5.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) a story proving a point (d) introducing the topic
11. 11.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
12. 12.✂️ Ananya’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Ananya speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 190 words. How many words must be cut?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) rushing off the stage (d) a calm thank-you
14. 14.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) For example (d) Secondly
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) facts and examples (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
20. 20.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
22. 22.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
24. 24.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
27. 27.Which phrase sums up? (a) In addition (b) In conclusion (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
28. 28.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
30. 30.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
32. 32.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) In contrast (d) A good example is
35. 35.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
36. 36.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) For example
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes

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