Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 82 · 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? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
2. 2.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or greeting the audience? (a) thanking the audience (b) greeting the audience
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
4. 4.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
5. 5.⏱️ Vihaan’s debate speech has 450 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line (c) reasons for your idea (d) the main points
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) a calm thank-you
11. 11.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
13. 13.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or facts and examples? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
18. 18.✂️ Ishaan’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 440 words. How many words must be cut?
19. 19.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
22. 22.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
24. 24.✂️ Tara’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Tara speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 490 words. How many words must be cut?
25. 25.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
28. 28.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
31. 31.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
33. 33.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) cut the weakest part (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
34. 34.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
36. 36.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) the ending music
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a preview of the points? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points
38. 38.⏱️ Rohan reads a 180-word class presentation at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
39. 39.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off

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