Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 535 · 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: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
4. 4.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 500 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
7. 7.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) dogs can bark (c) the sky is blue (d) closing taps saved 40 L
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) a summary of the points
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
12. 12.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) adding a new point (c) ending on time (d) pausing before the end
14. 14.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
16. 16.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
19. 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
20. 20.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
21. 21.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
23. 23.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
24. 24.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) My first point is (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
25. 25.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: introducing the topic or the call to action? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action
27. 27.✂️ Meera’s competition speech must fit in 2 minutes. Meera speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 240 words. How many words must be cut?
28. 28.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For instance (b) To begin with (c) In addition (d) Let me start with
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) ending on time (c) a clear last line (d) linking to the start
30. 30.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
32. 32.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) reasons for your idea (b) facts and examples (c) a story proving a point (d) the memorable last line
34. 34.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
36. 36.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
38. 38.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 280 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
40. 40.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True

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