Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 844 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
2. 2.🪝 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 fact hook (d) a weak opening
3. 3.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
4. 4.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) leave the stage (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
5. 5.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
6. 6.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) walk off mid-line
7. 7.🎯 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
8. 8.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) add a brand-new point
10. 10.🪝 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 question hook (d) a fact hook
11. 11.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
13. 13.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to confuse people (c) to avoid the topic (d) stories stick in minds
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
16. 16.🪝 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
17. 17.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) To begin with
18. 18.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) facts and examples
20. 20.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
23. 23.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 In which part of a speech does a summary of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
25. 25.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
26. 26.⏱️ Meera speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
27. 27.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute competition speech?
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
29. 29.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) nobody hears it (c) it must be a joke (d) it can be skipped
31. 31.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
33. 33.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) unrelated to the topic (c) short and to the point (d) as long as possible
34. 34.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
38. 38.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a question (d) a surprising fact
39. 39.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⏱️ Diya’s debate speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?

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