Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 734 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) My first point is (c) For instance (d) A good example is
2. 2.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
3. 3.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏱️ Nisha’s class presentation has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
5. 5.🪝 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 question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) thanking the audience
8. 8.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) short and to the point (c) full of secrets (d) unrelated to the topic
9. 9.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) ending on time (c) running over time (d) looking up at the end
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) a summary of the points
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) On the other hand (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
14. 14.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
15. 15.⏱️ Diya reads a 240-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 20 (c) about 2 or 3 (d) about 50
19. 19.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) start a new topic (c) tell three more (d) leave the stage
20. 20.✂️ Tara’s assembly talk must fit in 2 minutes. Tara speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 220 words. How many words must be cut?
21. 21.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
22. 22.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) a preview of the points (c) greeting the audience (d) the call to action
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
25. 25.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ Rohan reads a 240-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) cats like milk (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
28. 28.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
31. 31.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
33. 33.True or false: “To sum up” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
38. 38.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
39. 39.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
40. 40.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example

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