Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 726 · 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 phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) On the other hand (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
2. 2.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) To conclude (d) In addition
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 specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) facts and examples (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) thanking the audience
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) However (d) In short
8. 8.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the ending music (c) the font (d) its purpose
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
11. 11.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or greeting the audience? (a) a summary of the points (b) greeting the audience
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
15. 15.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
17. 17.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
19. 19.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
20. 20.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
26. 26.True or false: “For instance” sums up. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
28. 28.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.✂️ Vihaan’s competition speech must fit in 2 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 300 words. How many words must be cut?
33. 33.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) a summary of the points
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
36. 36.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
37. 37.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 480 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
38. 38.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point
40. 40.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True

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