Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 401 · 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 odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) In short (c) For example (d) A good example is
2. 2.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) as long as possible (c) full of secrets (d) unrelated to the topic
3. 3.True or false: “On the other hand” sums up. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
5. 5.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “In short” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) the main points (d) reasons for your idea
10. 10.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
16. 16.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
18. 18.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a friend’s secret (c) a time you helped (d) a funny picnic moment
20. 20.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) a goodbye (c) an example or a reason (d) nothing else
23. 23.⏱️ Vihaan’s assembly talk has 780 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) speak super fast
25. 25.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) buses are big (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) dogs can bark
26. 26.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
28. 28.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
29. 29.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
31. 31.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) a story proving a point
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
35. 35.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) For example
37. 37.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) rushing off the stage (c) running over time (d) ending on time
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) In short (c) To conclude (d) Let me start with

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