Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 674 · 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.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to speak faster (d) to skip the ending
2. 2.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) ignore the limit
4. 4.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) My first point is
6. 6.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) body, closing, opening
7. 7.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
8. 8.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🐢 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
11. 11.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
13. 13.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
17. 17.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
18. 18.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
21. 21.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) ice cream is cold (c) trains run on rails (d) cats like milk
23. 23.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
24. 24.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
26. 26.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) as long as possible (c) full of secrets (d) unrelated to the topic
27. 27.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) greeting the audience
29. 29.⏱️ Tara speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute debate speech?
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) greeting the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action
31. 31.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
34. 34.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
38. 38.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
39. 39.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
40. 40.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) trailing off

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