Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 581 · 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.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
2. 2.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
4. 4.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to tire yourself (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
5. 5.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) a clear last line
6. 6.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
7. 7.Which phrase sums up? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) In short (d) Firstly
8. 8.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) the main points (c) a preview of the points (d) the call to action
9. 9.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) nobody hears it (c) it must be a joke (d) it sticks in the mind
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea (c) the attention hook (d) facts and examples
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) the attention hook
13. 13.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) ignore the limit (c) speak super fast (d) skip the ending
15. 15.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
17. 17.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) opening, body, closing (c) closing, opening, body (d) body, closing, opening
18. 18.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
20. 20.⏱️ Aarav’s competition speech has 550 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
21. 21.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to waste time (c) to avoid the topic (d) stories stick in minds
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
23. 23.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) In addition (d) To sum up
24. 24.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
27. 27.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) In contrast (d) Moreover
29. 29.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
31. 31.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
36. 36.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) add a brand-new point (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
37. 37.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) a calm thank-you (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) adding a new point
39. 39.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
40. 40.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False

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