Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 848 · 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.📖 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
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
3. 3.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
6. 6.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
7. 7.✂️ Kabir’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Kabir speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 380 words. How many words must be cut?
8. 8.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) facts and examples (b) the call to action (c) a preview of the points (d) thanking the audience
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
11. 11.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
12. 12.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) a calm thank-you (c) rushing off the stage (d) adding a new point
15. 15.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) the main points (d) a story proving a point
17. 17.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
19. 19.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
23. 23.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
25. 25.🐢 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
26. 26.🪧 “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
27. 27.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⏱️ Meera reads a 100-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
29. 29.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
30. 30.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
31. 31.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute debate speech?
32. 32.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) long and slow (c) a whispered mumble (d) about a new topic
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) a summary of the points
34. 34.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute welcome speech?
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
37. 37.⏱️ Kabir’s assembly talk has 390 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
38. 38.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) the attention hook (c) introducing the topic (d) the memorable last line

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