Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 428 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) In contrast (c) On the other hand (d) However
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
3. 3.✂️ Tara’s assembly talk must fit in 2 minutes. Tara speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 270 words. How many words must be cut?
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
5. 5.🔎 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
6. 6.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
9. 9.⏱️ Arjun reads a 240-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
10. 10.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
12. 12.⏱️ Diya reads a 75-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
14. 14.⏱️ Tara reads a 50-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) For instance (c) In short (d) A good example is
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
18. 18.✂️ Diya’s assembly talk must fit in 4 minutes. Diya speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 570 words. How many words must be cut?
19. 19.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) the memorable last line (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
23. 23.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
27. 27.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) cats like milk (d) ice cream is cold
28. 28.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) the memorable last line (d) facts and examples
30. 30.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
32. 32.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
36. 36.True or false: “To begin with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
39. 39.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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