Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 780 · 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: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
3. 3.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
5. 5.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In short (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
8. 8.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
9. 9.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
12. 12.⏱️ Meera reads a 240-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
13. 13.⏱️ Meera’s assembly talk has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
14. 14.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
17. 17.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
19. 19.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
23. 23.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Moreover (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
26. 26.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
27. 27.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
28. 28.⏱️ Tara’s science fair talk has 900 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
29. 29.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) To conclude (c) A good example is (d) For instance
30. 30.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
31. 31.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.⏱️ Rohan’s assembly talk has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
34. 34.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) short and strong (c) a whispered mumble (d) about a new topic
36. 36.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
37. 37.🏁 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
38. 38.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.✂️ Arjun’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Arjun speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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