Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 732 · 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 comes first in a speech: facts and examples or a summary of the points? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points
2. 2.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
4. 4.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
5. 5.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or greeting the audience? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points (c) a preview of the points (d) introducing the topic
8. 8.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or the main points? (a) the call to action (b) the main points
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
10. 10.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
11. 11.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) facts and examples
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
13. 13.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
15. 15.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
17. 17.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
19. 19.✂️ Vihaan’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 400 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) running over time (d) linking to the start
23. 23.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
25. 25.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) a goodbye
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
29. 29.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) trailing off
33. 33.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) a whispered mumble (c) long and slow (d) short and strong
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
35. 35.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
37. 37.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
38. 38.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a call to action
39. 39.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
40. 40.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False

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