Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 678 · 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 which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
2. 2.🏁 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 link to the opening (d) a call to action
3. 3.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) add a brand-new point
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action (c) facts and examples (d) the memorable last line
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) In conclusion (d) Secondly
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
11. 11.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
14. 14.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) My first point is
16. 16.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) speak super fast (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part
17. 17.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
19. 19.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
20. 20.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
22. 22.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
24. 24.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “Thank you” and a smile
25. 25.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
26. 26.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a story proving a point (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
27. 27.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or thanking the audience? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
29. 29.⏱️ Ananya’s science fair talk has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
31. 31.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to confuse people (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
37. 37.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
38. 38.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook

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