Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 88 · 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 is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
2. 2.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
3. 3.True or false: “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
5. 5.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
6. 6.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
7. 7.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
8. 8.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
10. 10.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
13. 13.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) rushing off the stage (c) adding a new point (d) stopping mid-sentence
14. 14.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
15. 15.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) Even so (d) Moreover
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the call to action (c) introducing the topic (d) greeting the audience
20. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
22. 22.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
24. 24.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
25. 25.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) full of secrets (b) unrelated to the topic (c) as long as possible (d) short and to the point
28. 28.True or false: “Secondly” sums up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) the whole speech
30. 30.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) linking to the start
32. 32.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) introducing the topic (c) a story proving a point (d) the memorable last line
33. 33.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) an example or a reason (c) nothing else (d) a goodbye
35. 35.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) linking to the start (c) ending on time (d) a clear last line
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
38. 38.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To sum up (b) Moreover (c) A good example is (d) In addition

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