Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 406 · 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 part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
2. 2.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
3. 3.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the call to action? (a) the main points (b) the call to action
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
6. 6.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
8. 8.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a surprising fact
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) the call to action
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
12. 12.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
13. 13.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) apologising at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) linking to the start
15. 15.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
16. 16.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) half the speech (c) ten minutes (d) the whole speech
18. 18.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) walk off mid-line
19. 19.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) a clear last line (d) running over time
21. 21.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
23. 23.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
26. 26.✂️ Vihaan’s class presentation must fit in 1 minute. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
28. 28.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or reasons for your idea? (a) the call to action (b) reasons for your idea
34. 34.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
35. 35.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
36. 36.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) In conclusion
38. 38.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
40. 40.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False

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