Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 863 · 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 part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) For instance (c) To sum up (d) A good example is
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
5. 5.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) add a brand-new point
7. 7.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
8. 8.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) the attention hook
10. 10.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) trailing off (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
12. 12.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
15. 15.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) unrelated to the topic (c) full of secrets (d) short and to the point
17. 17.⏱️ Nisha reads a 300-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
19. 19.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 450 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
20. 20.True or false: “To begin with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) ending on time (d) a calm thank-you
23. 23.True or false: “Summer holidays should be longer.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
25. 25.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
27. 27.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
28. 28.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
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.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) In addition (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
35. 35.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) To conclude (c) For example (d) In short
36. 36.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) rice is white (c) pens have ink (d) daily runs built stamina
37. 37.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a preview of the points (d) facts and examples
39. 39.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) short and strong
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) To begin with (d) My first point is

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