Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 4 · 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 is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) On the other hand
3. 3.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a time you helped (c) a lesson you learned (d) a friend’s secret
4. 4.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
5. 5.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) the main points
11. 11.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
12. 12.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) For example (d) Firstly
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or introducing the topic? (a) thanking the audience (b) introducing the topic
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
16. 16.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
19. 19.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples (c) a summary of the points (d) the memorable last line
21. 21.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
24. 24.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) A good example is
27. 27.⏱️ Arjun’s science fair talk has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
28. 28.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) Take the case of
32. 32.⏱️ Meera reads a 120-word science fair talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) pens have ink (b) the Moon is round (c) rice is white (d) daily runs built stamina
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
35. 35.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ Ishaan’s assembly talk has 650 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
37. 37.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
39. 39.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
40. 40.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True

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