Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 411 · 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.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute assembly talk?
3. 3.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) the call to action
8. 8.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
10. 10.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) the call to action
13. 13.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
15. 15.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the attention hook (c) introducing the topic (d) greeting the audience
18. 18.⏱️ Aarav’s assembly talk has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.🏁 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
20. 20.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute assembly talk?
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
22. 22.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⏱️ Tara’s assembly talk has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
25. 25.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or thanking the audience? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience
27. 27.⏱️ Meera speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
29. 29.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) A good example is
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
31. 31.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
32. 32.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
35. 35.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
36. 36.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
37. 37.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
38. 38.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
39. 39.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False

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