Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 395 · 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.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
3. 3.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute science fair talk?
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
8. 8.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Secondly
9. 9.⏱️ Ananya’s competition speech has 700 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
10. 10.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
14. 14.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⏱️ Diya speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?
16. 16.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
18. 18.⏱️ Diya’s class presentation has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a preview of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) In contrast (d) Another point is
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) apologising at the end
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) running over time (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a clear last line
23. 23.⏱️ Kabir’s welcome speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) pausing before the end (d) running over time
26. 26.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
29. 29.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
33. 33.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) end with a strong line (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
35. 35.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
38. 38.🧱 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
40. 40.⏱️ Ananya’s debate speech has 600 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?

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