Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 524 · 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.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
2. 2.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
3. 3.⏱️ Ananya’s debate speech has 660 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
5. 5.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
7. 7.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) looking up at the end
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
10. 10.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
12. 12.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
14. 14.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
15. 15.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action (c) thanking the audience (d) the memorable last line
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
18. 18.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
20. 20.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
21. 21.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) ending on time
22. 22.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
23. 23.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
24. 24.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
26. 26.⏱️ Aarav reads a 100-word debate speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.⏱️ Rohan reads a 375-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
29. 29.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or the main points? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points
31. 31.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
32. 32.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) ice cream is cold (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) trains run on rails
33. 33.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) ignore the limit (c) speak super fast (d) cut the weakest part
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a clear last line (d) rushing off the stage
35. 35.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
39. 39.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False

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