Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 464 · 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: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the attention hook? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook
3. 3.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
5. 5.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
7. 7.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
8. 8.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) Even so (c) My first point is (d) For instance
13. 13.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
15. 15.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) In conclusion (d) Take the case of
16. 16.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
19. 19.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
21. 21.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) For example
23. 23.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
24. 24.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
28. 28.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Take the case of (d) Another point is
32. 32.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to thank everyone
33. 33.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) pausing before the end (c) linking to the start (d) rushing off the stage
34. 34.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) stories stick in minds (c) to waste time (d) to avoid the topic
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Even so (c) However (d) For instance
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) the whole speech (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes

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