Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 392 · 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.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
2. 2.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) running over time (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.True or false: “To begin with” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
8. 8.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to fill time (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
9. 9.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a summary of the points (c) facts and examples (d) the main points
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) the attention hook
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
14. 14.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the ending music
15. 15.True or false: “running over time” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
18. 18.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) introducing the topic
21. 21.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
22. 22.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
24. 24.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
25. 25.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) the main points
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
29. 29.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
32. 32.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✂️ Diya’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Diya speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 400 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) cut the weakest part
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
37. 37.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
38. 38.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
39. 39.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False

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