Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 801 · 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 part of a story is this line? “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
3. 3.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
5. 5.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) However (c) Even so (d) To sum up
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
11. 11.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
13. 13.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) pens have ink (c) rice is white (d) daily runs built stamina
14. 14.⏱️ Ishaan’s class presentation has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) Moreover (c) In contrast (d) Even so
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.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a clear last line
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
22. 22.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) To conclude (c) Take the case of (d) Let me start with
25. 25.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
28. 28.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) Even so (c) Another point is (d) In conclusion
29. 29.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
31. 31.🐢 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
32. 32.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
33. 33.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) half the speech (d) the whole speech
34. 34.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
39. 39.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform

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