Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 425 · 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.🔎 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) On the other hand (c) Even so (d) A good example is
3. 3.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
4. 4.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) running over time (d) a clear last line
9. 9.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
13. 13.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 20 (c) about 50 (d) about 2 or 3
14. 14.🔎 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) a preview of the points
16. 16.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Firstly (c) However (d) In contrast
18. 18.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
19. 19.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
21. 21.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) rushing off the stage (c) trailing off (d) apologising at the end
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
24. 24.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) far over the limit (c) exactly at the limit
25. 25.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) ice cream is cold (c) cats like milk (d) trains run on rails
26. 26.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
30. 30.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
31. 31.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
32. 32.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a surprising fact
33. 33.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) However
34. 34.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) apologising at the end
36. 36.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
37. 37.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
40. 40.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True

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