Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 629 · 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 week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Even so” sums up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
5. 5.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) walk off mid-line (d) “that’s all, I guess”
6. 6.True or false: “For example” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “To conclude” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Even so (d) For instance
9. 9.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
12. 12.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) ending on time
13. 13.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
15. 15.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) Moreover (d) For example
16. 16.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
17. 17.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
18. 18.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) greeting the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) a summary of the points
21. 21.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✂️ Arjun’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Arjun speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 650 words. How many words must be cut?
23. 23.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) However (d) Firstly
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 520 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) start a new topic (c) leave the stage (d) link it to your point
28. 28.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
29. 29.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
30. 30.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏱️ Diya reads a 200-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
36. 36.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
37. 37.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) speak super fast (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) looking up at the end
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
40. 40.⏱️ Diya reads a 450-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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