Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 639 · 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: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) reasons for your idea (c) the memorable last line (d) introducing the topic
3. 3.Which phrase sums up? (a) To sum up (b) A good example is (c) My first point is (d) However
4. 4.✂️ Vihaan’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 190 words. How many words must be cut?
5. 5.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
6. 6.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ Rohan reads a 450-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
11. 11.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) trailing off (d) running over time
13. 13.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
15. 15.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
16. 16.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) However
17. 17.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
19. 19.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) body, closing, opening (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) opening, body, closing
23. 23.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) trailing off
25. 25.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 2 or 3 (c) about 50 (d) none at all
27. 27.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
30. 30.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
31. 31.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the attention hook (c) a summary of the points (d) thanking the audience
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
35. 35.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
37. 37.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
38. 38.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) trains run on rails (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) cats like milk
39. 39.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
40. 40.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) For instance (c) To begin with (d) Moreover

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