Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 378 · 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.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
3. 3.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
4. 4.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
7. 7.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
11. 11.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) Even so (d) Moreover
13. 13.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
17. 17.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the attention hook (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
21. 21.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
26. 26.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute science fair talk?
27. 27.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
30. 30.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
31. 31.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
33. 33.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) reasons for your idea
37. 37.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) closing, opening, body (d) body, closing, opening
39. 39.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) apologising at the end (c) looking up at the end (d) ending on time
40. 40.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners

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