Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 622 · 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 showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
3. 3.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
4. 4.🪝 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
5. 5.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) Moreover
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a clear last line (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) linking to the start
8. 8.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) rice is white (c) pens have ink (d) daily runs built stamina
9. 9.⏱️ 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
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
12. 12.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
14. 14.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) starting with “sorry”
15. 15.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
16. 16.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
17. 17.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
19. 19.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) the call to action
21. 21.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
22. 22.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎯 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
24. 24.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the stage colour (d) the font
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) a summary of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) a story proving a point
28. 28.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
31. 31.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) end with a strong line
32. 32.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) thanking the audience (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) reasons for your idea
36. 36.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
38. 38.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the memorable last line? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line
39. 39.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example

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