Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 534 · 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.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
2. 2.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In conclusion (c) Take the case of (d) For example
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
8. 8.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) ignore the limit (c) skip the ending (d) speak super fast
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) exactly at the limit
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
12. 12.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) introducing the topic (c) a summary of the points (d) the call to action
14. 14.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
15. 15.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ Nisha reads a 300-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
17. 17.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.🐢 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
21. 21.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) body, closing, opening
22. 22.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) daily runs built stamina (b) rice is white (c) the Moon is round (d) pens have ink
23. 23.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
26. 26.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
27. 27.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
28. 28.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) Another point is (d) In contrast
31. 31.True or false: “To conclude” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
34. 34.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) closing taps saved 40 L (b) dogs can bark (c) buses are big (d) the sky is blue
35. 35.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) To begin with (c) Secondly (d) For instance
36. 36.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
38. 38.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) linking to the start (d) ending on time
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) thanking the audience (c) greeting the audience (d) the memorable last line
40. 40.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True

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