Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 866 · 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.⏱️ 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
2. 2.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
3. 3.True or false: “A good example is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
5. 5.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) Even so (c) To conclude (d) However
8. 8.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) On the other hand (c) For instance (d) In contrast
11. 11.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
12. 12.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
13. 13.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
15. 15.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to thank everyone (d) to fill time
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) unrelated to the topic (b) as long as possible (c) short and to the point (d) full of secrets
17. 17.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
19. 19.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
23. 23.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) For example (d) On the other hand
24. 24.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) However (d) For example
26. 26.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a question (c) a short story (d) a surprising fact
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
28. 28.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
29. 29.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) start a new topic (c) leave the stage (d) tell three more
30. 30.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To conclude (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
32. 32.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
33. 33.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or thanking the audience? (a) the main points (b) thanking the audience
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
36. 36.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) reasons for your idea (c) a story proving a point (d) the attention hook

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