Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 398 · 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.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) the sky is blue (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) dogs can bark
2. 2.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
4. 4.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
7. 7.✂️ Saanvi’s class presentation must fit in 2 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 310 words. How many words must be cut?
8. 8.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) For instance (d) Let me start with
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
11. 11.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) nothing else (c) a goodbye (d) an example or a reason
12. 12.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) In short (c) To begin with (d) For instance
14. 14.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) stories stick in minds (c) to waste time (d) to avoid the topic
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) For example
16. 16.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) A good example is (d) Let me start with
21. 21.⏱️ Diya’s science fair talk has 720 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
22. 22.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
23. 23.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) unrelated to the topic (c) full of secrets (d) as long as possible
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
26. 26.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
30. 30.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or thanking the audience? (a) the main points (b) thanking the audience
34. 34.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to fit the time limit (c) to tire yourself (d) to speak faster
35. 35.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ Tara’s debate speech has 660 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
37. 37.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) sum up your points (d) end with a strong line
38. 38.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
39. 39.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a lesson you learned (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
40. 40.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True

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