Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 604 · 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.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
3. 3.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
5. 5.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a time you helped (b) a lesson you learned (c) a friend’s secret (d) a funny picnic moment
6. 6.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) the attention hook
7. 7.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
10. 10.✂️ Tara’s science fair talk must fit in 1 minute. Tara speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 180 words. How many words must be cut?
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) To conclude (c) Secondly (d) In contrast
12. 12.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
13. 13.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the stage colour (d) the font
14. 14.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) adding a new point (c) trailing off (d) rushing off the stage
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
17. 17.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
19. 19.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to confuse people
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) a whispered mumble (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
26. 26.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
27. 27.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
28. 28.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) trailing off (d) a calm thank-you
30. 30.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) running over time
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) introducing the topic
32. 32.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
35. 35.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute competition speech?
36. 36.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 50 (b) none at all (c) about 20 (d) about 2 or 3
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a surprising fact (d) a short story
39. 39.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes
40. 40.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False

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