Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 439 · 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) running over time (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
4. 4.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) However (c) A good example is (d) In conclusion
7. 7.True or false: “Take the case of” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
9. 9.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
10. 10.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) tell three more (c) leave the stage (d) link it to your point
11. 11.🧱 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
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
13. 13.⏱️ Ananya’s welcome speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
14. 14.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the call to action (c) facts and examples (d) the memorable last line
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points (c) the attention hook (d) introducing the topic
17. 17.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) For example (d) Let me start with
19. 19.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
23. 23.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
24. 24.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
26. 26.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line (c) the main points (d) facts and examples
33. 33.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In conclusion
34. 34.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
36. 36.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) In contrast (d) In addition
37. 37.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) looking up at the end (c) apologising at the end (d) adding a new point
38. 38.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a surprising fact
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?

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