Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 86 · 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.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
3. 3.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it can be skipped (c) it sticks in the mind (d) nobody hears it
5. 5.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
7. 7.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
8. 8.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) apologising at the end
9. 9.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
12. 12.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) In contrast (d) To begin with
17. 17.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
19. 19.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) stopping mid-sentence
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
21. 21.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) adding a new point (d) pausing before the end
25. 25.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
26. 26.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
28. 28.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
30. 30.⏱️ Nisha’s debate speech has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) To conclude
32. 32.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) Another point is (d) To begin with
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the call to action (d) greeting the audience
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) thanking the audience (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
36. 36.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the stage colour (d) the font
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
39. 39.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook

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