Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 830 · 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.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 450 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
2. 2.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
3. 3.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to fill time (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
5. 5.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
8. 8.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) the memorable last line
9. 9.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) exactly at the limit
10. 10.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or a story proving a point? (a) the memorable last line (b) a story proving a point
11. 11.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) full of secrets (c) short and to the point (d) as long as possible
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) pausing before the end (d) trailing off
14. 14.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
17. 17.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏁 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 summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
19. 19.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) linking to the start (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
21. 21.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
23. 23.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) Even so (d) Secondly
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea (c) facts and examples (d) the main points
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or introducing the topic? (a) a story proving a point (b) introducing the topic
26. 26.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) However
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
28. 28.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
30. 30.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔎 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
32. 32.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) For example (d) To sum up
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) introducing the topic (d) a summary of the points
35. 35.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) about 20 (c) none at all (d) about 50
37. 37.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) thanking the audience (c) the attention hook (d) greeting the audience
39. 39.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) an example or a reason (c) a new topic (d) a goodbye
40. 40.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) tell three more (c) leave the stage (d) link it to your point

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