Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 794 · 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? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
2. 2.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
4. 4.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
5. 5.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) Let me start with (d) A good example is
8. 8.✂️ Aarav’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 370 words. How many words must be cut?
9. 9.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) linking to the start
11. 11.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) tell three more (b) start a new topic (c) link it to your point (d) leave the stage
13. 13.⏱️ Diya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
14. 14.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) thanking the audience (c) facts and examples (d) greeting the audience
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
17. 17.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) In conclusion (d) In short
18. 18.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
22. 22.Which phrase sums up? (a) To sum up (b) My first point is (c) Secondly (d) Take the case of
23. 23.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) ten minutes (d) a few sentences
24. 24.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) the call to action
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
27. 27.📖 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
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
29. 29.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) none at all (c) about 20 (d) about 50
30. 30.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
32. 32.🪧 “___, 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
33. 33.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a summary of the points? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
38. 38.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
39. 39.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a goodbye (c) an example or a reason (d) a new topic
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point

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