Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 892 · 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: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) My first point is
4. 4.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) as long as possible (c) unrelated to the topic (d) full of secrets
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
7. 7.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) thanking the audience (c) reasons for your idea (d) the memorable last line
9. 9.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
12. 12.⏱️ Aarav’s debate speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
18. 18.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) In addition (d) In short
21. 21.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
25. 25.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Take the case of (d) Secondly
27. 27.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
28. 28.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) trailing off (c) a calm thank-you (d) looking up at the end
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or a story proving a point? (a) the memorable last line (b) a story proving a point
31. 31.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to end the speech (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) greeting the audience (b) thanking the audience (c) a story proving a point (d) the call to action
36. 36.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or facts and examples? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples
38. 38.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit

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