Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 703 · 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.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
2. 2.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
5. 5.✂️ Diya’s competition speech must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 180 words. How many words must be cut?
6. 6.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
10. 10.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience (c) a summary of the points (d) the call to action
15. 15.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
18. 18.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to grab attention (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
19. 19.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) Moreover (c) My first point is (d) In conclusion
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
23. 23.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or introducing the topic? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic
26. 26.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Secondly
27. 27.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
28. 28.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) the call to action (d) thanking the audience
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line (c) reasons for your idea (d) a story proving a point
31. 31.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a preview of the points (c) thanking the audience (d) reasons for your idea
33. 33.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
34. 34.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it can be skipped
35. 35.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
36. 36.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
38. 38.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 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
40. 40.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True

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