Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 756 · 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) On the other hand (b) Even so (c) However (d) In addition
2. 2.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) walk off mid-line (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) “that’s all, I guess”
4. 4.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
6. 6.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
10. 10.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, body, closing (d) body, closing, opening
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
13. 13.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) far over the limit (c) exactly at the limit
14. 14.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a preview of the points? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points
17. 17.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⏱️ Rohan’s assembly talk has 200 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
20. 20.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
22. 22.⏱️ Ishaan’s assembly talk has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) stories stick in minds (c) to confuse people (d) to avoid the topic
24. 24.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) start a new topic (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In short (c) In contrast (d) To conclude
26. 26.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) apologising at the end (d) ending on time
30. 30.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⏱️ Arjun’s class presentation has 750 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
33. 33.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
34. 34.✂️ Vihaan’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 360 words. How many words must be cut?
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) a story proving a point (c) introducing the topic (d) the attention hook
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To conclude (d) In short
37. 37.✂️ Ishaan’s competition speech must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 450 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
39. 39.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
40. 40.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform

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