Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 599 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) a summary of the points
2. 2.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the font (c) the stage colour (d) its purpose
3. 3.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 call to action
4. 4.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a lesson you learned (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
5. 5.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
6. 6.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 520 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) For instance
8. 8.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
10. 10.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Moreover (b) To begin with (c) However (d) Take the case of
11. 11.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
12. 12.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
15. 15.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) Another point is
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) To conclude (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
19. 19.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
20. 20.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
21. 21.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
24. 24.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) For example
25. 25.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.✂️ Ananya’s debate speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ananya speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 410 words. How many words must be cut?
28. 28.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
34. 34.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) apologising at the end (c) looking up at the end (d) trailing off
36. 36.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?
40. 40.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) pens have ink (b) rice is white (c) the Moon is round (d) daily runs built stamina

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