Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 893 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the attention hook (d) the call to action
2. 2.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) walk off mid-line (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
3. 3.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
4. 4.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
5. 5.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) However (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
8. 8.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
10. 10.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a short story (d) a question
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) facts and examples (b) a story proving a point (c) reasons for your idea (d) a preview of the points
13. 13.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
14. 14.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) cats like milk (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
16. 16.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
17. 17.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) Moreover (c) In short (d) In addition
18. 18.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
19. 19.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Even so (d) Another point is
20. 20.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 3 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
22. 22.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
24. 24.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 240 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
25. 25.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) none at all (b) about 50 (c) about 20 (d) about 2 or 3
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Even so
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
30. 30.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
31. 31.⏱️ Arjun’s welcome speech has 300 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
33. 33.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
34. 34.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
35. 35.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) introducing the topic (c) thanking the audience (d) the attention hook
37. 37.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) My first point is
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit

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