Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 847 · 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.⏱️ Nisha reads a 300-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
3. 3.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) linking to the start (c) trailing off (d) pausing before the end
5. 5.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
6. 6.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the memorable last line (c) the call to action (d) a summary of the points
8. 8.⏱️ Aarav’s assembly talk has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
9. 9.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) ice cream is cold (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) cats like milk (d) trains run on rails
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
12. 12.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
14. 14.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
16. 16.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
19. 19.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
20. 20.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Take the case of (d) Even so
22. 22.⏱️ Meera’s debate speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
24. 24.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
26. 26.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
27. 27.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) a few sentences (b) ten minutes (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
30. 30.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 450 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
31. 31.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute debate speech?
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the memorable last line (b) greeting the audience (c) the main points (d) a summary of the points
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
34. 34.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
36. 36.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) to waste time (d) stories stick in minds
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
38. 38.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
39. 39.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to end the speech (c) to grab attention (d) to thank everyone
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook

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