Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 394 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
2. 2.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a short story (d) a question
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
5. 5.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) the call to action
6. 6.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) the memorable last line (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
7. 7.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
9. 9.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
10. 10.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a preview of the points? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) Another point is (d) Even so
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
13. 13.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
14. 14.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
15. 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or facts and examples? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples
16. 16.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
17. 17.🔍 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
18. 18.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) adding a new point (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
22. 22.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the call to action? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action
23. 23.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In conclusion (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
25. 25.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) In short (d) Let me start with
26. 26.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
27. 27.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
30. 30.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the call to action? (a) the main points (b) the call to action
32. 32.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
35. 35.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the font (c) its purpose (d) the stage colour
36. 36.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) looking up at the end (d) trailing off
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
40. 40.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or the main points? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points

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