Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 845 · 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.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
3. 3.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
5. 5.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⏱️ Arjun’s welcome speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
7. 7.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) the memorable last line (c) the call to action (d) a story proving a point
8. 8.⏱️ Vihaan’s debate speech has 400 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
9. 9.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
11. 11.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
12. 12.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
15. 15.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
16. 16.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) a clear last line (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
18. 18.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “In contrast” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
21. 21.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
23. 23.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it can be skipped (c) nobody hears it (d) it must be a joke
24. 24.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⏱️ Tara speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
27. 27.⏱️ Diya’s welcome speech has 600 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
28. 28.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) a preview of the points (c) the main points (d) the attention hook
30. 30.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) the sky is blue (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) dogs can bark
34. 34.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) a clear last line (c) running over time (d) rushing off the stage
37. 37.⏱️ Vihaan’s class presentation has 300 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False

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