Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 894 · 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.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
3. 3.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) However (d) Let me start with
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
6. 6.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
8. 8.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute class presentation?
9. 9.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) starting with “sorry” (b) a surprising fact (c) a short story (d) a question
10. 10.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
11. 11.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⏱️ Diya’s class presentation has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
13. 13.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
15. 15.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Even so” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
20. 20.⏱️ Tara reads a 60-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
21. 21.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) walk off mid-line
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a story proving a point (b) the attention hook (c) introducing the topic (d) the call to action
24. 24.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 440 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
25. 25.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
26. 26.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) sum up your points (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
27. 27.✂️ Diya’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Diya speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 390 words. How many words must be cut?
28. 28.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
31. 31.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
33. 33.True or false: “Everything is better when things are better.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
35. 35.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
36. 36.True or false: “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?
39. 39.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False

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