Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 52 · 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 of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a clear last line (d) rushing off the stage
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
4. 4.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
10. 10.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) the call to action (d) the main points
12. 12.⏱️ Kabir reads a 60-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
15. 15.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or greeting the audience? (a) thanking the audience (b) greeting the audience
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) a story proving a point (c) the memorable last line (d) facts and examples
20. 20.🪧 “___, 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
21. 21.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) linking to the start (d) apologising at the end
23. 23.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) a new topic (c) an example or a reason (d) nothing else
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) For example (c) Even so (d) However
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a story proving a point (c) the main points (d) the call to action
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 560 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
30. 30.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the ending music (c) its purpose (d) the font
31. 31.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) Moreover (c) A good example is (d) On the other hand
32. 32.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) reasons for your idea (c) a summary of the points (d) facts and examples
36. 36.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
37. 37.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform

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