Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 820 · 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.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) cut the weakest part (d) skip the ending
2. 2.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) facts and examples (c) reasons for your idea (d) the attention hook
5. 5.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) a clear last line (c) pausing before the end (d) linking to the start
8. 8.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
9. 9.⏱️ Vihaan’s competition speech has 440 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
10. 10.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
13. 13.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📖 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
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
18. 18.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) walk off mid-line (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
20. 20.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) looking up at the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) rushing off the stage
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience (c) the attention hook (d) a summary of the points
22. 22.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) half the speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) introducing the topic (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
25. 25.✂️ Saanvi’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 230 words. How many words must be cut?
26. 26.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
28. 28.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
29. 29.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
31. 31.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) closing taps saved 40 L (c) buses are big (d) dogs can bark
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Moreover (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
34. 34.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) Let me start with (d) My first point is
36. 36.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) A good example is
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
40. 40.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade

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