Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 458 · 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: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) the sky is blue (d) buses are big
4. 4.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
5. 5.⏱️ Ananya’s welcome speech has 600 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
12. 12.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) linking to the start (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
14. 14.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
15. 15.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
20. 20.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) end with a strong line (c) add a brand-new point (d) sum up your points
21. 21.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Moreover
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
29. 29.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
30. 30.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) In contrast (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
33. 33.🪝 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 question hook (d) a story hook
34. 34.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
38. 38.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True

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