Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 874 · 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: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Two friends helped him walk slowly back to the bus.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
4. 4.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) To sum up (c) On the other hand (d) For example
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
8. 8.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
9. 9.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) reasons for your idea (c) greeting the audience (d) a story proving a point
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) the memorable last line
14. 14.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) ten minutes
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.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) the memorable last line (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
19. 19.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a short story (d) a question
22. 22.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
23. 23.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
25. 25.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
27. 27.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) end with a strong line (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
28. 28.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
30. 30.⏱️ Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
31. 31.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) a story proving a point (c) thanking the audience (d) the memorable last line
32. 32.✂️ Tara’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Tara speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 380 words. How many words must be cut?
33. 33.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) a story proving a point (c) thanking the audience (d) facts and examples
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Firstly (c) However (d) On the other hand
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
37. 37.✂️ Aarav’s assembly talk must fit in 1 minute. Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 210 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
39. 39.🪝 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
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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