Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 755 · 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: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) the call to action
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
4. 4.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) rushing off the stage
5. 5.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
9. 9.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.True or false: “To sum up” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
14. 14.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) facts and examples
17. 17.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
23. 23.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
25. 25.⏱️ Saanvi reads a 240-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
28. 28.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 480 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
29. 29.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
31. 31.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 2 or 3 (c) about 20 (d) about 50
36. 36.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
38. 38.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
39. 39.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute debate speech?
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids