Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 447 · 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 of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) a clear last line (c) pausing before the end (d) running over time
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the attention hook (c) a story proving a point (d) a preview of the points
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
7. 7.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) “that’s all, I guess”
8. 8.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
9. 9.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
10. 10.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
11. 11.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
12. 12.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) end with a strong line
13. 13.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Let me start with
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
16. 16.✂️ Vihaan’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 460 words. How many words must be cut?
17. 17.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) none at all (c) about 50 (d) about 20
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
19. 19.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) introducing the topic
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
23. 23.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) ignore the limit
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) a summary of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) the attention hook
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 650 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
34. 34.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) In addition
35. 35.🐢 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
36. 36.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
39. 39.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast

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