Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 657 · 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: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
3. 3.🔎 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
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
5. 5.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) To begin with (d) Secondly
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
7. 7.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the memorable last line? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) reasons for your idea (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
11. 11.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) adding a new point
12. 12.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
13. 13.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
14. 14.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) For instance
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) For example (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
18. 18.⏱️ Diya reads a 250-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
19. 19.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
22. 22.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
23. 23.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) A good example is (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
26. 26.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 300-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a story proving a point (c) a preview of the points (d) a summary of the points
30. 30.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
32. 32.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) the call to action (c) the attention hook (d) the main points
35. 35.⏱️ Ananya reads a 240-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
36. 36.⏱️ Tara speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute debate speech?
37. 37.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
38. 38.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ Rohan reads a 100-word class presentation at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
40. 40.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform

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