Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 821 · 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 Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) Moreover (c) For example (d) A good example is
3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⏱️ Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.🧱 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
9. 9.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) ending on time (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) rushing off the stage
10. 10.🪝 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
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
12. 12.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
15. 15.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or a story proving a point? (a) greeting the audience (b) a story proving a point
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) Even so (c) Take the case of (d) To begin with
21. 21.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) running over time (d) pausing before the end
22. 22.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
25. 25.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
26. 26.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) However
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) the call to action (c) the main points (d) thanking the audience
28. 28.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) linking to the start (d) running over time
33. 33.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the ending music (c) the stage colour (d) its purpose
34. 34.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) In contrast (c) However (d) In short
35. 35.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
37. 37.⏱️ Aarav’s competition speech has 600 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.⏱️ Nisha’s assembly talk has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
40. 40.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 520 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?

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