Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 790 · 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 kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
2. 2.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
6. 6.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
7. 7.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the memorable last line? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line
8. 8.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) However
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
10. 10.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to waste time (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) pausing before the end
12. 12.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
14. 14.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or facts and examples? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) Even so (c) To sum up (d) To conclude
16. 16.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
18. 18.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) none at all (c) about 2 or 3 (d) about 50
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to fill time (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
21. 21.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
27. 27.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) apologising at the end (d) ending on time
30. 30.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) To sum up
34. 34.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points (c) the call to action (d) introducing the topic
36. 36.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
38. 38.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 600 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) A good example is (c) On the other hand (d) My first point is
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?

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