Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 722 · 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.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute science fair talk?
2. 2.✂️ Saanvi’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 450 words. How many words must be cut?
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
6. 6.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
9. 9.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
10. 10.✂️ Ananya’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Ananya speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
11. 11.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) trailing off (c) looking up at the end (d) linking to the start
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
14. 14.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) half the speech
15. 15.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the attention hook? (a) a story proving a point (b) the attention hook
16. 16.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) running over time (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
17. 17.🪝 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
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
19. 19.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) rushing off the stage (d) looking up at the end
21. 21.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) its purpose
22. 22.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Even so” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 20 (c) about 50 (d) about 2 or 3
25. 25.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
27. 27.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) a goodbye
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action (c) the main points (d) the attention hook
29. 29.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
31. 31.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
33. 33.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) the call to action (d) thanking the audience

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