Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 725 · 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 of these belongs in the opening? (a) greeting the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) reasons for your idea (d) a summary of the points
2. 2.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) its purpose (c) the stage colour (d) the ending music
3. 3.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
4. 4.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the attention hook? (a) facts and examples (b) the attention hook
8. 8.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) short and strong (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
9. 9.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
11. 11.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
12. 12.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook (c) the memorable last line (d) the main points
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
14. 14.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) For instance (c) In addition (d) In short
15. 15.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) However (d) In contrast
18. 18.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
20. 20.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) ice cream is cold (c) cats like milk (d) a plant kept dark wilted
21. 21.✂️ Rohan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 460 words. How many words must be cut?
22. 22.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
23. 23.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
24. 24.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) end with a strong line
25. 25.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
26. 26.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
29. 29.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to fill time
33. 33.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
35. 35.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
38. 38.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the call to action (b) a preview of the points (c) reasons for your idea (d) facts and examples
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) linking to the start (d) adding a new point

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