Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 431 · 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 part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
2. 2.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
3. 3.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔎 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
5. 5.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
7. 7.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
9. 9.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
10. 10.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a friend’s secret (b) a lesson you learned (c) a time you helped (d) a funny picnic moment
11. 11.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
12. 12.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
13. 13.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) In contrast (c) To sum up (d) Moreover
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
16. 16.⏱️ Meera’s class presentation has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) unrelated to the topic (c) full of secrets (d) short and to the point
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
19. 19.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) In addition (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
21. 21.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
22. 22.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
24. 24.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
25. 25.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
27. 27.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
28. 28.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) looking up at the end
29. 29.✂️ Kabir’s competition speech must fit in 4 minutes. Kabir speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 540 words. How many words must be cut?
30. 30.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) a whispered mumble (c) long and slow (d) short and strong
31. 31.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
32. 32.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
36. 36.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
37. 37.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To sum up (b) Take the case of (c) However (d) Moreover
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
39. 39.⏱️ Vihaan’s assembly talk has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
40. 40.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False

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