Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 690 · 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.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
2. 2.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action
4. 4.True or false: “Another point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
8. 8.⏱️ Tara reads a 60-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
9. 9.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a story proving a point (d) a summary of the points
13. 13.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
14. 14.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
15. 15.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) a clear last line (c) running over time (d) apologising at the end
18. 18.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 50-word class presentation at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
19. 19.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “To conclude” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
25. 25.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) none at all (c) about 2 or 3 (d) about 50
26. 26.⏱️ Nisha’s welcome speech has 750 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the ending music (c) the stage colour (d) the font
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
29. 29.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
30. 30.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
32. 32.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
34. 34.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ Ishaan’s class presentation has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
36. 36.⏱️ Tara’s class presentation has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
38. 38.⏱️ Kabir reads a 300-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
39. 39.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
40. 40.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) far over the limit (c) exactly at the limit

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