Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 800 · 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.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
2. 2.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a summary of the points (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
7. 7.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) a few sentences
8. 8.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or thanking the audience? (a) reasons for your idea (b) thanking the audience
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
11. 11.⏱️ Saanvi’s science fair talk has 600 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
12. 12.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) link it to your point (c) start a new topic (d) tell three more
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
14. 14.⏱️ Nisha’s welcome speech has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
15. 15.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
16. 16.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
19. 19.✂️ Meera’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Meera speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 400 words. How many words must be cut?
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) facts and examples (c) a preview of the points (d) greeting the audience
21. 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) short and strong (c) long and slow (d) a whispered mumble
22. 22.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) adding a new point
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a preview of the points? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points
26. 26.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
29. 29.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
31. 31.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
33. 33.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
35. 35.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
36. 36.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
37. 37.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) a story proving a point
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
40. 40.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute

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