Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 510 · 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: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
3. 3.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
5. 5.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
7. 7.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⏱️ Ananya’s class presentation has 700 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
9. 9.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) a question
10. 10.True or false: “In contrast” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
12. 12.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) end with a strong line (c) thank the audience (d) add a brand-new point
14. 14.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⏱️ Diya’s assembly talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience (c) the attention hook (d) the call to action
17. 17.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
18. 18.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
19. 19.✂️ Kabir’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Kabir speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 220 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
21. 21.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or introducing the topic? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) stories stick in minds (c) to avoid the topic (d) to confuse people
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a new topic (c) a goodbye (d) an example or a reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) In addition (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
30. 30.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) pausing before the end (c) linking to the start (d) apologising at the end
33. 33.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
34. 34.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
35. 35.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) introducing the topic
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
39. 39.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
40. 40.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False

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