Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 423 · 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: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) In short
4. 4.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
5. 5.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
7. 7.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) running over time (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
8. 8.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
9. 9.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) cut the weakest part
10. 10.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
11. 11.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) trailing off (c) looking up at the end (d) a calm thank-you
13. 13.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
16. 16.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) facts and examples (c) thanking the audience (d) a story proving a point
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
20. 20.⏱️ Rohan’s competition speech has 550 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
21. 21.✂️ Ishaan’s class presentation must fit in 1 minute. Ishaan speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 200 words. How many words must be cut?
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) trailing off (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) adding a new point
27. 27.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
28. 28.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) However
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
30. 30.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) the ending music
31. 31.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
34. 34.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a time you helped (b) a lesson you learned (c) a funny picnic moment (d) a friend’s secret
37. 37.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to confuse people (c) to waste time (d) stories stick in minds
38. 38.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “For example” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting

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