Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 588 · 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.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
2. 2.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the ending music
3. 3.True or false: “For instance” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
7. 7.⏱️ Tara’s debate speech has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
8. 8.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a preview of the points? (a) thanking the audience (b) a preview of the points
10. 10.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
12. 12.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) speak super fast (c) ignore the limit (d) skip the ending
13. 13.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
16. 16.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Take the case of (d) In addition
17. 17.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
18. 18.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) Even so
21. 21.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) running over time (c) rushing off the stage (d) a clear last line
23. 23.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or reasons for your idea? (a) the attention hook (b) reasons for your idea
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
27. 27.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
32. 32.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
34. 34.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True

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