Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 666 · 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 purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
2. 2.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
5. 5.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
7. 7.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
9. 9.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
10. 10.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) In addition
12. 12.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
13. 13.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
16. 16.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
17. 17.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
19. 19.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) Moreover (c) To sum up (d) My first point is
20. 20.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) On the other hand (d) Firstly
22. 22.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
24. 24.✂️ Vihaan’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 450 words. How many words must be cut?
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
26. 26.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
27. 27.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
28. 28.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) none at all (c) about 50 (d) about 2 or 3
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.✂️ Vihaan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 580 words. How many words must be cut?
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
33. 33.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) linking to the start (c) apologising at the end (d) rushing off the stage
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) On the other hand (c) Even so (d) However
36. 36.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) Even so
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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