Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 910 · 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.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to speak faster (c) to skip the ending (d) to tire yourself
2. 2.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
4. 4.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or a summary of the points? (a) a preview of the points (b) a summary of the points
5. 5.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or the call to action? (a) a story proving a point (b) the call to action
6. 6.⏱️ Saanvi’s assembly talk has 550 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
7. 7.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a fact hook (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
8. 8.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Secondly
10. 10.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) thanking the audience (b) a story proving a point (c) the attention hook (d) the call to action
11. 11.⏱️ Ananya’s debate speech has 600 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
12. 12.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) it must be a joke (c) it can be skipped (d) nobody hears it
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
14. 14.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 700 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
17. 17.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or the memorable last line? (a) a preview of the points (b) the memorable last line
18. 18.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
22. 22.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) link it to your point (b) start a new topic (c) tell three more (d) leave the stage
23. 23.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
24. 24.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
26. 26.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
27. 27.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
28. 28.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to grab attention (c) to fill time (d) to thank everyone
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) running over time (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
31. 31.🔎 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 vague claim (b) a specific example
32. 32.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) sum up your points (c) add a brand-new point (d) end with a strong line
34. 34.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
36. 36.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
37. 37.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.✂️ Arjun’s competition speech must fit in 2 minutes. Arjun speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 320 words. How many words must be cut?
39. 39.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
40. 40.⏱️ Diya reads a 50-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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