Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 686 · 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.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) facts and examples (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
8. 8.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
9. 9.🐢 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
10. 10.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
11. 11.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
13. 13.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) reasons for your idea (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
15. 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or reasons for your idea? (a) the attention hook (b) reasons for your idea
16. 16.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) apologising at the end (c) trailing off (d) rushing off the stage
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) a preview of the points (c) a story proving a point (d) the attention hook
18. 18.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) it must be a joke
19. 19.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) Take the case of (c) In addition (d) To sum up
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.⏱️ Meera reads a 300-word debate speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
24. 24.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) full of secrets (c) unrelated to the topic (d) short and to the point
25. 25.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) body, closing, opening (c) opening, body, closing (d) closing, opening, body
26. 26.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ Vihaan reads a 200-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) greeting the audience
30. 30.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
32. 32.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) link it to your point (c) start a new topic (d) leave the stage
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
34. 34.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the call to action? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action
37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
38. 38.⏱️ Arjun’s assembly talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
39. 39.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) a clear last line (c) rushing off the stage (d) adding a new point
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast

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