Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 80 · 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 comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or a summary of the points? (a) a story proving a point (b) a summary of the points
2. 2.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute debate speech?
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
5. 5.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) ice cream is cold (d) cats like milk
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) trailing off (d) ending on time
11. 11.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) the main points (c) the call to action (d) reasons for your idea
15. 15.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or the memorable last line? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the memorable last line
18. 18.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) nobody hears it (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
24. 24.⏱️ Arjun reads a 200-word welcome speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) However (c) In contrast (d) Take the case of
26. 26.✂️ Saanvi’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 460 words. How many words must be cut?
27. 27.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) In contrast (c) A good example is (d) For instance
28. 28.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
31. 31.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
32. 32.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
35. 35.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
36. 36.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) looking up at the end
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
40. 40.🐢 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

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