Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 66 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) Let me start with (c) To sum up (d) In short
2. 2.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) exactly at the limit
4. 4.🏁 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 link to the opening (d) a call to action
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
8. 8.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) introducing the topic (d) a story proving a point
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
11. 11.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
12. 12.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or a summary of the points? (a) the attention hook (b) a summary of the points
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.🐢 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) greeting the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the call to action
17. 17.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
20. 20.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) leave the stage (c) start a new topic (d) link it to your point
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) a summary of the points
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
23. 23.✂️ Rohan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 490 words. How many words must be cut?
24. 24.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 250-word class presentation at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
26. 26.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
28. 28.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
30. 30.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a question (c) a surprising fact (d) a short story
31. 31.⏱️ Rohan reads a 300-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
32. 32.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 375-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
33. 33.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
34. 34.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) thanking the audience
36. 36.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🌱 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
38. 38.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Take the case of” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True

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