Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 818 · 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.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or greeting the audience? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience
4. 4.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a clear last line (c) rushing off the stage (d) running over time
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a calm thank-you
7. 7.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
9. 9.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
10. 10.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
13. 13.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
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
15. 15.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or the main points? (a) the call to action (b) the main points
18. 18.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 390 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
20. 20.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
24. 24.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.✂️ Ishaan’s welcome speech must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 590 words. How many words must be cut?
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
29. 29.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
30. 30.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
31. 31.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a story proving a point (d) introducing the topic
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
37. 37.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
40. 40.⏱️ Kabir’s class presentation has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?

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