Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 773 · 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.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) In conclusion
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
7. 7.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
8. 8.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
9. 9.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Moreover (b) However (c) Firstly (d) Even so
10. 10.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the stage colour
11. 11.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Diya’s assembly talk has 750 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) To conclude
14. 14.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
15. 15.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) a summary of the points
19. 19.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
23. 23.✂️ Ishaan’s debate speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 410 words. How many words must be cut?
24. 24.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
27. 27.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) In short (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
30. 30.✂️ Kabir’s class presentation must fit in 3 minutes. Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 350 words. How many words must be cut?
31. 31.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to confuse people (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
33. 33.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
36. 36.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) For example
37. 37.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) buses are big (c) the sky is blue (d) closing taps saved 40 L
38. 38.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point

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