Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 871 · 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 many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
3. 3.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) walk off mid-line
4. 4.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the stage colour
5. 5.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) a story proving a point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a clear last line
9. 9.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
11. 11.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to fit the time limit (c) to tire yourself (d) to speak faster
13. 13.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) Let me start with (c) On the other hand (d) To begin with
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
16. 16.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
18. 18.✂️ Ishaan’s welcome speech must fit in 2 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 260 words. How many words must be cut?
19. 19.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
22. 22.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) In addition
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) sums up
24. 24.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) linking to the start
27. 27.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
28. 28.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) looking up at the end (d) running over time
29. 29.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
30. 30.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) nothing else (c) a new topic (d) an example or a reason
34. 34.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it can be skipped
35. 35.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
38. 38.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
39. 39.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a preview of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) greeting the audience

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