Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 787 · 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: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) to waste time (d) stories stick in minds
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) short and strong
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
7. 7.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
8. 8.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it can be skipped (c) it must be a joke (d) nobody hears it
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🪧 “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
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⏱️ Aarav’s debate speech has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
15. 15.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea (c) the call to action (d) the memorable last line
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
19. 19.✂️ Ishaan’s science fair talk must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 640 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
21. 21.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
23. 23.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
26. 26.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
29. 29.True or false: a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) In contrast
31. 31.⏱️ Meera reads a 300-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
32. 32.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) a story proving a point
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
35. 35.🪝 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
36. 36.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) To sum up
37. 37.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
38. 38.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
39. 39.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False

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