Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 37 · 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: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
3. 3.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) trailing off
4. 4.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) buses are big (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) the sky is blue
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
8. 8.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
10. 10.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
11. 11.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) as long as possible (c) short and to the point (d) unrelated to the topic
12. 12.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
18. 18.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) In addition (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
21. 21.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) To sum up (c) Another point is (d) For instance
22. 22.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
24. 24.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) greeting the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) a summary of the points
27. 27.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to fit the time limit (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
30. 30.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
31. 31.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) In addition
35. 35.🔎 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
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
37. 37.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
39. 39.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook

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