Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 560 · 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 is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
2. 2.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 2 or 3
3. 3.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
5. 5.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) the whole speech (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes
6. 6.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) Even so
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
9. 9.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) Even so
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) the call to action (d) greeting the audience
11. 11.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
13. 13.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, closing, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) body, closing, opening
14. 14.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
19. 19.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) running over time (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
26. 26.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the font (c) its purpose (d) the ending music
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
28. 28.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
30. 30.🏁 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 summary (d) a weak ending
31. 31.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
32. 32.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) nothing else
35. 35.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to speak faster
36. 36.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to end the speech (d) to thank everyone
37. 37.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a summary of the points (c) facts and examples (d) reasons for your idea
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast

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