Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 576 · 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.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
2. 2.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) On the other hand (d) In conclusion
3. 3.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) In addition (d) A good example is
4. 4.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
6. 6.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, body, closing
9. 9.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) sum up your points
10. 10.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) tell three more (c) link it to your point (d) leave the stage
12. 12.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) looking up at the end (c) ending on time (d) rushing off the stage
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
16. 16.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or facts and examples? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
19. 19.✂️ Arjun’s class presentation must fit in 3 minutes. Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 380 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) trains run on rails (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) cats like milk
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) a story proving a point (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
24. 24.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
26. 26.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a new topic (c) an example or a reason (d) a goodbye
27. 27.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) nobody hears it
28. 28.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
29. 29.⏱️ Diya speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute debate speech?
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
31. 31.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏱️ Kabir’s welcome speech has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
33. 33.✂️ Diya’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Diya speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 370 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
40. 40.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim

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