Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 859 · 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.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
4. 4.📖 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
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) pausing before the end
7. 7.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🐢 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
9. 9.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to skip the ending (d) to fit the time limit
10. 10.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
12. 12.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
14. 14.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
15. 15.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) half the speech
17. 17.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⏱️ Meera speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute competition speech?
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) In short (d) My first point is
21. 21.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 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
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
26. 26.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) start a new topic (b) link it to your point (c) leave the stage (d) tell three more
27. 27.🪝 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
28. 28.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute assembly talk?
29. 29.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 500 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
30. 30.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) skip the ending (c) cut the weakest part (d) speak super fast
31. 31.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “Thank you” and a smile
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) a clear last line (c) ending on time (d) looking up at the end
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
35. 35.⏱️ Saanvi’s science fair talk has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
36. 36.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
38. 38.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to end the speech (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
39. 39.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) Firstly (d) For example
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) pausing before the end

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