Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 904 · 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 comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a preview of the points (b) reasons for your idea
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
3. 3.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
5. 5.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) Moreover (c) A good example is (d) Even so
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) However
7. 7.🐢 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
8. 8.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) trailing off
9. 9.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⏱️ Meera reads a 100-word debate speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) For example
12. 12.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
14. 14.✂️ Rohan’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 520 words. How many words must be cut?
15. 15.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
16. 16.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏱️ How many words can Saanvi say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
18. 18.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) In conclusion (c) In addition (d) To conclude
21. 21.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) add a brand-new point (c) sum up your points (d) thank the audience
22. 22.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
26. 26.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) a summary of the points (d) greeting the audience
28. 28.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) about 50 (c) about 20 (d) none at all
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) facts and examples (c) greeting the audience (d) introducing the topic
30. 30.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) In short (c) Take the case of (d) In addition
32. 32.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⏱️ Aarav’s debate speech has 840 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
34. 34.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to fit the time limit (d) to speak faster
35. 35.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
37. 37.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) In contrast (c) To conclude (d) For instance
39. 39.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?
40. 40.✂️ Nisha’s debate speech must fit in 1 minute. Nisha speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 170 words. How many words must be cut?

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