Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 596 · 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.⏱️ Rohan reads a 150-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Even so (c) For instance (d) A good example is
3. 3.⏱️ Aarav’s debate speech has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
4. 4.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
5. 5.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) In short (c) In addition (d) Let me start with
6. 6.✂️ Vihaan’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 340 words. How many words must be cut?
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) thanking the audience (b) reasons for your idea (c) the main points (d) facts and examples
8. 8.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
9. 9.🪝 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 fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) A good example is (d) Moreover
12. 12.⏱️ Ishaan’s class presentation has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
16. 16.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
20. 20.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
21. 21.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
22. 22.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples (c) introducing the topic (d) a summary of the points
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
24. 24.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
26. 26.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
27. 27.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) trailing off (c) a clear last line (d) rushing off the stage
30. 30.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) cats like milk (c) trains run on rails (d) a plant kept dark wilted
31. 31.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) body, closing, opening (b) opening, closing, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) closing, opening, body
33. 33.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
36. 36.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) about 2 or 3 (d) none at all
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook

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