Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 463 · 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.⏱️ Ananya reads a 375-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
2. 2.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook (c) introducing the topic (d) greeting the audience
6. 6.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the attention hook (c) a preview of the points (d) facts and examples
8. 8.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✂️ Meera’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Meera speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 590 words. How many words must be cut?
10. 10.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example
11. 11.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points (c) a story proving a point (d) the memorable last line
12. 12.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
14. 14.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
15. 15.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
16. 16.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) For example
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
20. 20.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
21. 21.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
23. 23.✂️ Vihaan’s class presentation must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 360 words. How many words must be cut?
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
25. 25.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) facts and examples (b) reasons for your idea (c) the main points (d) thanking the audience
30. 30.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
31. 31.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
33. 33.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.⏱️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
38. 38.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
40. 40.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True

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