Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 617 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
2. 2.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
5. 5.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
6. 6.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
7. 7.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
9. 9.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
12. 12.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 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
14. 14.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) linking to the start (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
15. 15.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) On the other hand (c) Let me start with (d) However
20. 20.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
22. 22.True or false: “In contrast” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
24. 24.⏱️ Meera speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
25. 25.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
26. 26.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) opening, closing, body (c) body, closing, opening (d) closing, opening, body
28. 28.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to confuse people (c) to avoid the topic (d) to waste time
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
31. 31.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⏱️ Diya reads a 300-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
34. 34.📖 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
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
37. 37.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) a story proving a point
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In contrast (c) Take the case of (d) For example

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