Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 644 · 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 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
2. 2.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) trains run on rails (c) a plant kept dark wilted (d) ice cream is cold
3. 3.📖 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
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
5. 5.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
9. 9.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
10. 10.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪝 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
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
14. 14.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
16. 16.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or introducing the topic? (a) a story proving a point (b) introducing the topic
17. 17.⏱️ 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
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a clear last line (c) adding a new point (d) trailing off
21. 21.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) thank the audience
23. 23.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
25. 25.⏱️ Meera’s debate speech has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
26. 26.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
27. 27.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🐢 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
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
30. 30.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) In addition (c) On the other hand (d) For example
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
32. 32.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) facts and examples
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
35. 35.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
37. 37.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?

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