Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 608 · 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: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
3. 3.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
5. 5.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
7. 7.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) a preview of the points
9. 9.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
11. 11.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) opening, closing, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) opening, body, closing
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
15. 15.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) trains run on rails (c) ice cream is cold (d) a plant kept dark wilted
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) short and to the point (c) as long as possible (d) full of secrets
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
18. 18.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the attention hook? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook
19. 19.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
21. 21.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
22. 22.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) Let me start with (c) For instance (d) For example
28. 28.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
32. 32.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or reasons for your idea? (a) the call to action (b) reasons for your idea
33. 33.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
37. 37.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⏱️ Aarav reads a 150-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
39. 39.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?

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