Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 842 · 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.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 560 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
3. 3.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) In addition
6. 6.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) ignore the limit
7. 7.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
8. 8.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
9. 9.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a short story (d) a question
10. 10.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
14. 14.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
15. 15.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) introducing the topic (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) the main points
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point (c) facts and examples (d) a preview of the points
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
21. 21.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) thanking the audience (b) a summary of the points (c) the main points (d) introducing the topic
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
23. 23.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or a story proving a point? (a) the attention hook (b) a story proving a point
24. 24.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
25. 25.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
27. 27.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) greeting the audience (c) thanking the audience (d) the attention hook
30. 30.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) Let me start with (c) For example (d) To sum up
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
34. 34.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) trains run on rails (c) ice cream is cold (d) cats like milk
35. 35.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
37. 37.True or false: “In addition” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
39. 39.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain

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