Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 764 · 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 opening? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) the attention hook (d) the memorable last line
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
3. 3.🔎 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
4. 4.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) rushing off the stage (c) linking to the start (d) trailing off
7. 7.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
9. 9.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
14. 14.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the stage colour (d) the font
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
16. 16.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 2 or 3
18. 18.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) a story proving a point
21. 21.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
23. 23.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
24. 24.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Take the case of (c) On the other hand (d) Secondly
25. 25.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
26. 26.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) thanking the audience (b) reasons for your idea (c) introducing the topic (d) the call to action
29. 29.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
33. 33.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
34. 34.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) A good example is (c) In addition (d) Let me start with
38. 38.⏱️ 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) a summary of the points (d) the memorable last line
40. 40.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?

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