Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 43 · 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.⏱️ Ishaan’s debate speech has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
2. 2.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Take the case of
4. 4.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
6. 6.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or thanking the audience? (a) reasons for your idea (b) thanking the audience
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
9. 9.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
11. 11.⏱️ Aarav reads a 60-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
12. 12.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) link it to your point (d) tell three more
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
14. 14.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) trailing off (c) rushing off the stage (d) apologising at the end
16. 16.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) adding a new point (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
17. 17.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
18. 18.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) thanking the audience (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
22. 22.⏱️ Aarav’s welcome speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) trailing off (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) looking up at the end
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
26. 26.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) cut the weakest part (c) ignore the limit (d) skip the ending
27. 27.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) it must be a joke
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) the attention hook (d) a summary of the points
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
31. 31.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) thank the audience
32. 32.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a call to action
33. 33.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
35. 35.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 550 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
38. 38.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
39. 39.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing

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