Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 733 · 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.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) Even so (c) To sum up (d) Another point is
3. 3.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
5. 5.✂️ Ishaan’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 430 words. How many words must be cut?
6. 6.⏱️ Rohan reads a 60-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In short (c) In conclusion (d) On the other hand
8. 8.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
9. 9.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or facts and examples? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) facts and examples (c) a story proving a point (d) the main points
15. 15.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) buses are big (d) dogs can bark
18. 18.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 300 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
20. 20.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
22. 22.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) To sum up (d) For example
23. 23.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
25. 25.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
27. 27.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or facts and examples? (a) thanking the audience (b) facts and examples
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
31. 31.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
33. 33.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
34. 34.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) add a brand-new point (c) thank the audience (d) sum up your points
35. 35.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) nothing else (c) a goodbye (d) an example or a reason
36. 36.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) reasons for your idea
40. 40.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) ten minutes (d) the whole speech

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