Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 493 · 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: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) cats like milk (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) ice cream is cold
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
4. 4.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
7. 7.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
8. 8.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⏱️ Ananya reads a 75-word welcome speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
11. 11.🪝 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
12. 12.⏱️ Diya reads a 180-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Let me start with (d) In contrast
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
15. 15.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
17. 17.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) For example
19. 19.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the stage colour
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
21. 21.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) Even so (c) A good example is (d) Another point is
22. 22.⏱️ Saanvi’s science fair talk has 840 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) end with a strong line
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
25. 25.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) pens have ink (c) the Moon is round (d) daily runs built stamina
27. 27.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
29. 29.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
30. 30.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) thanking the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
34. 34.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
35. 35.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute class presentation?
36. 36.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⏱️ Nisha reads a 375-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
38. 38.True or false: “On the other hand” sums up. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”

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