Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 695 · 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.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
3. 3.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
6. 6.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) add a brand-new point (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience (c) the attention hook (d) a preview of the points
8. 8.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
9. 9.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏁 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?”
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In short (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
13. 13.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
16. 16.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
18. 18.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
19. 19.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
21. 21.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
23. 23.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a question (c) a surprising fact (d) starting with “sorry”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) In contrast
27. 27.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) stories stick in minds (c) to avoid the topic (d) to confuse people
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) pausing before the end (c) ending on time (d) trailing off
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
30. 30.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
32. 32.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
33. 33.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) a story proving a point (c) facts and examples (d) reasons for your idea
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) adding a new point (c) trailing off (d) running over time
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
37. 37.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
38. 38.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind
40. 40.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body

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