Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 7 · 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.⏱️ Nisha’s welcome speech has 560 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
2. 2.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
5. 5.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
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
9. 9.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
10. 10.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) the whole speech
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) the attention hook
12. 12.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
13. 13.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
15. 15.⏱️ Rohan reads a 75-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) Moreover (c) In addition (d) To conclude
17. 17.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) apologising at the end (c) trailing off (d) stopping mid-sentence
19. 19.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.📖 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
21. 21.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
22. 22.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
23. 23.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to sound fancy
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
25. 25.⏱️ Rohan’s debate speech has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
26. 26.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) In conclusion
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) a preview of the points
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or greeting the audience? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience
32. 32.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) A good example is (c) Secondly (d) In addition
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Moreover (c) In short (d) In conclusion
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
37. 37.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
39. 39.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) On the other hand (c) For instance (d) Take the case of
40. 40.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”

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