Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 670 · 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 comes first in a speech: the main points or thanking the audience? (a) the main points (b) thanking the audience
2. 2.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or the memorable last line? (a) the attention hook (b) the memorable last line
3. 3.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
5. 5.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) Secondly (c) A good example is (d) Even so
7. 7.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
8. 8.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) In addition (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
10. 10.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
12. 12.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) cats like milk (c) trains run on rails (d) a plant kept dark wilted
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
14. 14.🪝 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
15. 15.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
17. 17.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
18. 18.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) In contrast (c) Secondly (d) To begin with
20. 20.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a funny picnic moment (c) a friend’s secret (d) a time you helped
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
22. 22.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) reasons for your idea
24. 24.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
26. 26.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) full of secrets (c) unrelated to the topic (d) short and to the point
27. 27.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 225-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
30. 30.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a goodbye (d) a new topic
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or the main points? (a) the call to action (b) the main points
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) a summary of the points
36. 36.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or a story proving a point? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point
38. 38.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) the attention hook (d) reasons for your idea
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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