Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 404 · 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 of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) a summary of the points
2. 2.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
7. 7.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a calm thank-you
8. 8.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the call to action (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
14. 14.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
18. 18.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) linking to the start (d) trailing off
19. 19.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
20. 20.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
22. 22.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) Another point is (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
23. 23.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
26. 26.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
27. 27.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to waste time (c) to avoid the topic (d) to confuse people
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
31. 31.⏱️ Aarav’s assembly talk has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
32. 32.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) linking to the start
37. 37.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
38. 38.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
39. 39.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech

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