Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 901 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
3. 3.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
4. 4.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) Let me start with
6. 6.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
9. 9.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) long and slow (d) short and strong
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
11. 11.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
12. 12.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) However
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
14. 14.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) an example or a reason (c) nothing else (d) a new topic
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
17. 17.True or false: “Take the case of” sums up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging everyone to plant a tree? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
20. 20.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) thanking the audience (c) a preview of the points (d) the main points
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
22. 22.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
23. 23.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.✂️ Diya’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Diya speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 320 words. How many words must be cut?
26. 26.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) apologising at the end (c) adding a new point (d) trailing off
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) facts and examples (c) a story proving a point (d) the main points
28. 28.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
30. 30.⏱️ How many words can Ananya say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
31. 31.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
32. 32.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
34. 34.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
35. 35.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
37. 37.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, body, closing (b) closing, opening, body (c) opening, closing, body (d) body, closing, opening
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To conclude (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
40. 40.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True

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