Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 597 · 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.Which phrase sums up? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) On the other hand (d) For instance
2. 2.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or introducing the topic? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic
4. 4.✂️ Meera’s class presentation must fit in 3 minutes. Meera speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 510 words. How many words must be cut?
5. 5.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
8. 8.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) My first point is (d) Moreover
9. 9.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
12. 12.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) Even so (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
15. 15.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) link it to your point (d) tell three more
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
17. 17.⏱️ Meera reads a 240-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
18. 18.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) closing, opening, body (d) body, closing, opening
19. 19.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 2 or 3 (c) about 20 (d) about 50
20. 20.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
21. 21.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples (c) a preview of the points (d) the attention hook
24. 24.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
25. 25.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
26. 26.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 300-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to tire yourself (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) adding a new point (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
32. 32.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
36. 36.✂️ Arjun’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Arjun speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 310 words. How many words must be cut?
37. 37.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
40. 40.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse people (c) stories stick in minds (d) to avoid the topic

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