Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 465 · 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: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
2. 2.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
5. 5.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to avoid the topic (c) to waste time (d) to confuse people
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
8. 8.✂️ Vihaan’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 500 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) the call to action (d) a story proving a point
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
11. 11.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) apologising at the end (c) linking to the start (d) a clear last line
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) Even so (c) Take the case of (d) In conclusion
15. 15.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 520 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
16. 16.⏱️ Nisha’s debate speech has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
19. 19.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
20. 20.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) cut the weakest part (c) skip the ending (d) speak super fast
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) ending on time (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
25. 25.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
26. 26.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 450 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) reasons for your idea (d) a story proving a point
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
30. 30.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
32. 32.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
35. 35.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) the ending music (d) its purpose
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
37. 37.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
40. 40.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True

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