Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 360 · 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: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) introducing the topic
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the attention hook? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook
4. 4.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.⏸️ 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
6. 6.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to confuse people
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
9. 9.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
11. 11.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) In conclusion (c) In addition (d) For example
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
13. 13.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
16. 16.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
17. 17.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute science fair talk?
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
19. 19.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
20. 20.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
23. 23.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea
25. 25.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) short and to the point (c) full of secrets (d) as long as possible
26. 26.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it must be a joke
27. 27.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
28. 28.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) buses are big (d) dogs can bark
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) a summary of the points (d) a preview of the points
31. 31.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
32. 32.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
34. 34.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to grab attention (c) to fill time (d) to end the speech
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
38. 38.🔎 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
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
40. 40.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True

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