Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 48 · 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.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
5. 5.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) However
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
8. 8.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to tire yourself (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) reasons for your idea (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
12. 12.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) the call to action (d) the attention hook
15. 15.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, closing, body
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
17. 17.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) adding a new point
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) rushing off the stage (c) looking up at the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
19. 19.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) looking up at the end (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
20. 20.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
21. 21.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) full of secrets (c) unrelated to the topic (d) short and to the point
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) the call to action (d) introducing the topic
26. 26.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) introducing the topic (b) facts and examples (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
29. 29.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
31. 31.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
32. 32.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or the main points? (a) the attention hook (b) the main points
33. 33.Which phrase sums up? (a) For instance (b) In contrast (c) Let me start with (d) To conclude
34. 34.✂️ Diya’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 180 words. How many words must be cut?
35. 35.✂️ Kabir’s class presentation must fit in 2 minutes. Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 340 words. How many words must be cut?
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) linking to the start
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary

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