Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 496 · 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.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
3. 3.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
4. 4.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 450 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) pens have ink (c) rice is white (d) daily runs built stamina
9. 9.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
11. 11.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
14. 14.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) cut the weakest part
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Firstly (c) However (d) In contrast
16. 16.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
17. 17.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) body, closing, opening (c) closing, opening, body (d) opening, body, closing
20. 20.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech
21. 21.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 450 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) sum up your points
30. 30.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute assembly talk?
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
33. 33.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
34. 34.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to waste time (c) to confuse people (d) to avoid the topic
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
36. 36.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand
37. 37.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
38. 38.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the font (c) its purpose (d) the stage colour
39. 39.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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