Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 868 · 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.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) the main points (c) a story proving a point (d) the attention hook
3. 3.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) walk off mid-line (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) ask “was it okay?”
4. 4.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook 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 closing (b) the opening (c) the body
6. 6.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
8. 8.⏱️ Diya reads a 300-word competition speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
9. 9.Which phrase sums up? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) In short
10. 10.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the attention hook (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
15. 15.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
16. 16.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
17. 17.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
19. 19.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⏱️ Ananya’s competition speech has 780 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
22. 22.📖 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
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) On the other hand
24. 24.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) long and slow (c) short and strong (d) about a new topic
25. 25.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) daily runs built stamina (b) pens have ink (c) rice is white (d) the Moon is round
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 600 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
31. 31.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
32. 32.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
33. 33.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
34. 34.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) adding a new point (c) pausing before the end (d) looking up at the end
36. 36.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 50 (c) about 20 (d) about 2 or 3
37. 37.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
39. 39.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) buses are big (b) the sky is blue (c) closing taps saved 40 L (d) dogs can bark
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) In addition (c) Take the case of (d) Firstly

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