Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 889 · 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: “In short” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ 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
3. 3.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 550 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
4. 4.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
6. 6.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) its purpose (c) the font (d) the stage colour
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⏱️ Kabir’s science fair talk has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) introducing the topic (c) a summary of the points (d) the call to action
11. 11.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
15. 15.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to confuse people (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to waste time
18. 18.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
20. 20.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 20
21. 21.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Mangoes are the best fruit.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Tara said 750 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.✂️ Ishaan’s debate speech must fit in 4 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 570 words. How many words must be cut?
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
27. 27.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
29. 29.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the memorable last line (b) introducing the topic (c) a preview of the points (d) the attention hook
30. 30.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute assembly talk?
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
32. 32.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
33. 33.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) closing, opening, body (b) body, closing, opening (c) opening, closing, body (d) opening, body, closing
35. 35.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
36. 36.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
38. 38.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
40. 40.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) introducing the topic (b) the main points (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action

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