Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 786 · 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 example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) pens have ink (b) the Moon is round (c) daily runs built stamina (d) rice is white
2. 2.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
3. 3.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) To begin with
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) a preview of the points
5. 5.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
7. 7.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
8. 8.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) dogs can bark (b) buses are big (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) the sky is blue
9. 9.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) In short (d) To begin with
10. 10.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) walk off mid-line
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example
14. 14.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
15. 15.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.⏱️ Kabir reads a 450-word assembly talk at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
22. 22.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) Take the case of (c) To conclude (d) Even so
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
25. 25.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
26. 26.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a question (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a short story
27. 27.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) short and to the point (c) unrelated to the topic (d) as long as possible
28. 28.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) the call to action (c) the main points (d) a preview of the points
29. 29.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Take the case of (c) On the other hand (d) In contrast
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) greeting the audience (d) the call to action
32. 32.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
33. 33.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) a clear last line (c) pausing before the end (d) ending on time
34. 34.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
37. 37.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform

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