Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 444 · 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 comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or facts and examples? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples
2. 2.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⏱️ Ishaan’s assembly talk has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
9. 9.⏱️ Rohan reads a 300-word debate speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
11. 11.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to end the speech (d) to thank everyone
12. 12.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.✂️ Ishaan’s competition speech must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 640 words. How many words must be cut?
14. 14.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) On the other hand (c) To begin with (d) For instance
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Take the case of (c) For example (d) A good example is
16. 16.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) pausing before the end (c) ending on time (d) running over time
18. 18.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) leave the stage (c) tell three more (d) start a new topic
19. 19.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the ending music (c) the font (d) the stage colour
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) facts and examples
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
24. 24.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
25. 25.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a surprising fact (d) a question
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
27. 27.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
28. 28.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
29. 29.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
32. 32.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) introducing the topic
36. 36.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
40. 40.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False

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