Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 701 · 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: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
4. 4.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) rushing off the stage (c) running over time (d) linking to the start
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
9. 9.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
11. 11.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
14. 14.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points (c) facts and examples (d) greeting the audience
15. 15.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) adding a new point
17. 17.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) However (d) Even so
19. 19.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
23. 23.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
24. 24.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to speak faster
25. 25.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏁 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
27. 27.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
28. 28.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) tell three more (c) start a new topic (d) leave the stage
29. 29.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) greeting the audience
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
32. 32.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
33. 33.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
36. 36.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) the call to action
38. 38.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
40. 40.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”

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