Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 75 · 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: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
4. 4.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
5. 5.⏱️ Kabir reads a 450-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) a clear last line (d) running over time
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
10. 10.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the call to action (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
12. 12.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) pens have ink (c) daily runs built stamina (d) rice is white
14. 14.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) nobody hears it
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
16. 16.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
19. 19.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
20. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
21. 21.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) an example or a reason (c) nothing else (d) a new topic
23. 23.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) A good example is (c) In contrast (d) For example
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.✂️ Ishaan’s assembly talk must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 600 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
28. 28.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✂️ Saanvi’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 470 words. How many words must be cut?
30. 30.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
32. 32.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For example (b) To begin with (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
33. 33.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪝 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 fact hook (d) a weak opening
35. 35.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) pausing before the end
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
37. 37.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
39. 39.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) tell three more (c) leave the stage (d) link it to your point
40. 40.True or false: “To begin with” sums up. (a) True (b) False

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