Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 555 · 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: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
3. 3.⏱️ Arjun’s competition speech has 560 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) add a brand-new point
5. 5.🪝 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
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Moreover (b) To conclude (c) To sum up (d) However
9. 9.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) speak super fast
10. 10.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) trailing off
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
13. 13.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
15. 15.⏱️ Rohan reads a 180-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
17. 17.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) looking up at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) running over time
19. 19.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) In short (d) For example
20. 20.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
21. 21.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
25. 25.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) leave the stage (c) start a new topic (d) tell three more
27. 27.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) pausing before the end
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
29. 29.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) a summary of the points
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
32. 32.⏱️ Diya reads a 75-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a story proving a point (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
34. 34.⏱️ Ananya reads a 200-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
35. 35.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to confuse people (c) to waste time (d) stories stick in minds
36. 36.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
37. 37.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?

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