Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 681 · 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, Aarav said 480 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) introducing the topic
3. 3.True or false: “Firstly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✂️ Kabir’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Kabir speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 580 words. How many words must be cut?
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
8. 8.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
9. 9.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
11. 11.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
12. 12.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) rushing off the stage
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute welcome speech?
17. 17.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
18. 18.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points (c) the main points (d) greeting the audience
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) Another point is (b) To conclude (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
21. 21.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
22. 22.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) stories stick in minds (b) to avoid the topic (c) to confuse people (d) to waste time
23. 23.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
25. 25.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⏱️ Tara reads a 150-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) a story proving a point
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.✂️ Nisha’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 400 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
35. 35.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) ten minutes
37. 37.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
39. 39.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
40. 40.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) nobody hears it (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind

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