Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 749 · 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 body? (a) the memorable last line (b) the main points (c) a summary of the points (d) thanking the audience
2. 2.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
3. 3.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
4. 4.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
5. 5.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
9. 9.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) adding a new point (c) linking to the start (d) stopping mid-sentence
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
11. 11.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Ananya reads a 150-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
14. 14.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
15. 15.⏱️ Diya reads a 300-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) the call to action (d) the main points
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea (c) the main points (d) a story proving a point
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
22. 22.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
23. 23.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) linking to the start (d) rushing off the stage
24. 24.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
27. 27.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Take the case of (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
29. 29.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
31. 31.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
32. 32.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) However
33. 33.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 420 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
34. 34.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✂️ Nisha’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Nisha speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 410 words. How many words must be cut?
36. 36.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
38. 38.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
39. 39.🔎 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
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) In conclusion

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