Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 547 · 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 phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) On the other hand (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
2. 2.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
4. 4.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) To sum up (c) Even so (d) Firstly
5. 5.🪝 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) On the other hand (d) However
7. 7.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) greeting the audience
9. 9.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) looking up at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) rushing off the stage
13. 13.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) rushing off the stage (d) trailing off
16. 16.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) end with a strong line (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
18. 18.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) Let me start with (d) For example
21. 21.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
22. 22.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
25. 25.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
27. 27.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
29. 29.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
30. 30.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
31. 31.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a preview of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a preview of the points
35. 35.🪝 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
36. 36.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) the sky is blue (d) buses are big
37. 37.True or false: “On the other hand” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 550 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True

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