Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 432 · 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) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) facts and examples
2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
5. 5.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which phrase sums up? (a) Another point is (b) Take the case of (c) For example (d) To conclude
7. 7.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
8. 8.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
10. 10.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) However
11. 11.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Moreover (b) My first point is (c) Take the case of (d) In contrast
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
13. 13.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) linking to the start (c) trailing off (d) apologising at the end
16. 16.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
17. 17.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
20. 20.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
21. 21.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) a clear last line (c) trailing off (d) running over time
22. 22.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🪝 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) a preview of the points
27. 27.⏱️ Diya speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute competition speech?
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
29. 29.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) a preview of the points (d) the call to action
31. 31.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) However (d) To sum up
33. 33.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ Tara’s class presentation has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
36. 36.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
37. 37.⏱️ Aarav’s science fair talk has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) the main points (d) thanking the audience
39. 39.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?

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