Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 705 · 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 kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
2. 2.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪝 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
4. 4.✂️ Ishaan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 480 words. How many words must be cut?
5. 5.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
6. 6.⏱️ Arjun reads a 375-word science fair talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.🧱 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
9. 9.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) In conclusion
10. 10.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
11. 11.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) pausing before the end (d) a clear last line
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
25. 25.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or greeting the audience? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience
27. 27.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) In addition (d) Let me start with
33. 33.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
34. 34.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a short story (c) a surprising fact (d) starting with “sorry”
35. 35.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
36. 36.🐢 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
37. 37.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) Firstly (d) Another point is
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) trailing off

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