Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 389 · 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 introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
2. 2.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) the call to action
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
6. 6.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
10. 10.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 180-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
15. 15.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Even so (c) For instance (d) A good example is
17. 17.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
18. 18.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✂️ Ananya’s science fair talk must fit in 1 minute. Ananya speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 180 words. How many words must be cut?
21. 21.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) To conclude (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) ending on time (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
23. 23.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) the sky is blue (d) dogs can bark
24. 24.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
26. 26.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a calm thank-you
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In contrast (c) To sum up (d) In short
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) Secondly (d) However
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
32. 32.⏱️ Nisha’s science fair talk has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
35. 35.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 20 (c) about 50 (d) about 2 or 3
36. 36.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.✂️ Arjun’s competition speech must fit in 4 minutes. Arjun speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 590 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
39. 39.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
40. 40.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True

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