Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 90 · 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.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
2. 2.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) link it to your point (c) tell three more (d) start a new topic
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
4. 4.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
6. 6.✂️ Aarav’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Aarav speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 300 words. How many words must be cut?
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) Secondly
8. 8.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
10. 10.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the attention hook? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook
11. 11.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Moreover (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
12. 12.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 360-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
16. 16.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.✂️ Vihaan’s science fair talk must fit in 3 minutes. Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 490 words. How many words must be cut?
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
19. 19.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
20. 20.True or false: a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or a story proving a point? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
23. 23.True or false: a speech acting out a comic scene from a picnic is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
25. 25.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a time you helped (b) a friend’s secret (c) a lesson you learned (d) a funny picnic moment
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) linking to the start
27. 27.🔎 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 specific example (b) a vague claim
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a clear last line (c) ending on time (d) running over time
29. 29.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or reasons for your idea? (a) the memorable last line (b) reasons for your idea
30. 30.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) Firstly (c) A good example is (d) However
31. 31.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to waste time (c) to confuse people (d) stories stick in minds
32. 32.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Another point is” sums up. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ Kabir reads a 360-word debate speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
36. 36.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
38. 38.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) adding a new point (c) apologising at the end (d) linking to the start
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) running over time
40. 40.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body

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