Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 903 · 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: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪝 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
3. 3.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
4. 4.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) Take the case of (d) For example
6. 6.True or false: a speech explaining how a rainbow forms is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
9. 9.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) reasons for your idea (c) thanking the audience (d) introducing the topic
10. 10.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
12. 12.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
14. 14.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
15. 15.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) walk off mid-line (d) ask “was it okay?”
16. 16.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) nothing else (b) a goodbye (c) an example or a reason (d) a new topic
17. 17.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
19. 19.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) a whispered mumble (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
21. 21.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.✂️ Nisha’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Nisha speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 440 words. How many words must be cut?
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
24. 24.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) the sky is blue (b) buses are big (c) dogs can bark (d) closing taps saved 40 L
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
26. 26.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a question (b) a short story (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a surprising fact
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or the call to action? (a) a preview of the points (b) the call to action
29. 29.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “On the other hand” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: a speech reporting the results of a class survey is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) greeting the audience (d) thanking the audience
33. 33.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
34. 34.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
37. 37.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
38. 38.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: reasons for your idea or a preview of the points? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a preview of the points
39. 39.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform

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