Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 721 · 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: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to tire yourself (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
3. 3.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a short story (d) a surprising fact
4. 4.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
5. 5.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) a summary of the points
6. 6.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
11. 11.⏱️ Meera reads a 250-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
12. 12.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute science fair talk?
14. 14.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) cats like milk (d) ice cream is cold
16. 16.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
17. 17.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) In short (c) Let me start with (d) For instance
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) adding a new point (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
25. 25.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
27. 27.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “To begin with” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
30. 30.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) Take the case of (c) Let me start with (d) A good example is
33. 33.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
35. 35.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
36. 36.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) rushing off the stage (d) a calm thank-you
39. 39.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) walk off mid-line
40. 40.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech

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