Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 724 · 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.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
2. 2.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) For example (d) Let me start with
3. 3.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to tire yourself
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the call to action? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action
5. 5.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
7. 7.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.📖 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
10. 10.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
13. 13.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) far over the limit (c) a little under the limit
14. 14.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
16. 16.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
17. 17.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) about 2 or 3 (d) none at all
19. 19.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) a whispered mumble
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) ending on time
24. 24.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
25. 25.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) walk off mid-line (d) ask “was it okay?”
27. 27.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
29. 29.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
30. 30.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
31. 31.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a lesson you learned (c) a time you helped (d) a friend’s secret
32. 32.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it can be skipped (c) it must be a joke (d) it sticks in the mind
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or a summary of the points? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a summary of the points
35. 35.⏱️ Diya’s science fair talk has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
36. 36.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to grab attention (c) to end the speech (d) to thank everyone
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) the main points (c) a preview of the points (d) a summary of the points
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
39. 39.⏱️ Diya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform

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