Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 671 · 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.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
5. 5.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
7. 7.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) cut the weakest part
8. 8.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
10. 10.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
11. 11.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
14. 14.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) the Moon is round
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
16. 16.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
19. 19.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to waste time (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
20. 20.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the attention hook? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook
21. 21.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
22. 22.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) reasons for your idea
23. 23.⏱️ 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
24. 24.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
25. 25.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
27. 27.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute welcome speech?
28. 28.✂️ Diya’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 130 words. How many words must be cut?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) apologising at the end (d) linking to the start
30. 30.⏱️ Meera’s class presentation has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or introducing the topic? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
33. 33.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) For example
34. 34.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
35. 35.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
36. 36.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
38. 38.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) start a new topic (c) link it to your point (d) leave the stage
39. 39.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True

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