Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 434 · 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.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: introducing the topic or the main points? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
8. 8.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or the memorable last line? (a) greeting the audience (b) the memorable last line
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
11. 11.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) For instance (d) To begin with
12. 12.⏱️ Diya speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
17. 17.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the ending music (c) the stage colour (d) its purpose
18. 18.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) the call to action
21. 21.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) the attention hook
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
28. 28.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
29. 29.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⏸️ 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
32. 32.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
34. 34.🐢 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
35. 35.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
37. 37.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech
38. 38.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 280 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True

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