Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 675 · 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.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
3. 3.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) walk off mid-line (d) ask “was it okay?”
4. 4.⏱️ Rohan’s class presentation has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
5. 5.⏱️ Kabir reads a 300-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
6. 6.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
8. 8.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) the call to action (c) a preview of the points (d) reasons for your idea
11. 11.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
12. 12.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or thanking the audience? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to skip the ending (d) to speak faster
16. 16.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
18. 18.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) To sum up (c) Let me start with (d) For example
19. 19.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) Firstly (d) For example
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) a clear last line (c) linking to the start (d) adding a new point
21. 21.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) link it to your point (c) tell three more (d) leave the stage
23. 23.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) nobody hears it (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it must be a joke
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
25. 25.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
26. 26.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) To sum up (d) For example
28. 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
29. 29.⏱️ Meera reads a 300-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) ending on time
31. 31.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
33. 33.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
34. 34.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
37. 37.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
38. 38.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
40. 40.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) stopping mid-sentence

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