Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 503 · 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 purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
2. 2.⏱️ Tara reads a 150-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
3. 3.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
4. 4.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
7. 7.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) Secondly (d) On the other hand
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) In short (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
11. 11.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) Another point is
14. 14.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
16. 16.True or false: “For instance” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) In conclusion
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
19. 19.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
23. 23.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) Let me start with
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) trailing off (c) rushing off the stage (d) linking to the start
26. 26.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
27. 27.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the font (c) the ending music (d) the stage colour
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In contrast (c) My first point is (d) To begin with
29. 29.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
32. 32.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) a story proving a point
34. 34.True or false: “Moreover” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✂️ Meera’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Meera speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 300 words. How many words must be cut?
36. 36.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
37. 37.✂️ Meera’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Meera speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 450 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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