Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 371 · 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: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
3. 3.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
4. 4.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) apologising at the end (d) ending on time
5. 5.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it must be a joke (d) nobody hears it
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
7. 7.⏱️ Saanvi’s welcome speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
9. 9.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 450-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
10. 10.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🪝 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
12. 12.⏱️ Rohan’s class presentation has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 480 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
14. 14.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⏱️ Diya reads a 375-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.⏱️ Arjun reads a 75-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
18. 18.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
21. 21.⏱️ Meera’s debate speech has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
24. 24.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
25. 25.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) greeting the audience (b) the call to action (c) facts and examples (d) thanking the audience
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
28. 28.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) short and to the point (c) unrelated to the topic (d) as long as possible
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
30. 30.⏱️ Aarav’s welcome speech has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) a clear last line (d) linking to the start
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) body, closing, opening (c) opening, body, closing (d) opening, closing, body
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 360-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
38. 38.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
39. 39.⏱️ 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
40. 40.⏱️ Kabir reads a 100-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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