Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 388 · 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 the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
2. 2.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to fit the time limit (c) to tire yourself (d) to skip the ending
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
4. 4.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
5. 5.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) an example or a reason (b) a new topic (c) a goodbye (d) nothing else
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) To sum up (d) For example
9. 9.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) a summary of the points
11. 11.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
14. 14.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) pausing before the end (d) linking to the start
15. 15.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
16. 16.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) a clear last line (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
21. 21.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) it must be a joke
22. 22.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) leave the stage (c) link it to your point (d) start a new topic
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
28. 28.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) ignore the limit (c) speak super fast (d) cut the weakest part
29. 29.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
31. 31.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes
32. 32.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 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
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) In contrast (c) Even so (d) To sum up
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the call to action (c) thanking the audience (d) introducing the topic
37. 37.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
39. 39.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point

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