Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 83 · 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: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) a story proving a point (c) greeting the audience (d) the main points
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
5. 5.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎙️ In a practice run, Nisha said 560 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
8. 8.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
10. 10.⏱️ Kabir’s debate speech has 560 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
12. 12.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the stage colour (c) its purpose (d) the font
14. 14.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
18. 18.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
20. 20.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the main points (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) In conclusion (d) In addition
28. 28.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) Another point is
30. 30.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
33. 33.Which phrase sums up? (a) My first point is (b) For instance (c) On the other hand (d) To sum up
34. 34.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.✂️ 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
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
37. 37.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to fill time (d) to thank everyone
38. 38.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
40. 40.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up

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