Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 915 · 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: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) facts and examples
3. 3.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: thanking the audience or the attention hook? (a) thanking the audience (b) the attention hook
4. 4.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) the whole speech (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
6. 6.🧱 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
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
9. 9.🧱 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) In contrast
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
12. 12.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does the main points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
15. 15.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
17. 17.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) introducing the topic (c) reasons for your idea (d) greeting the audience
21. 21.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 3 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
22. 22.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
24. 24.🪝 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
25. 25.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “My topic is water. That is all.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
28. 28.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
30. 30.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) a short story (c) a question (d) starting with “sorry”
31. 31.True or false: “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
33. 33.True or false: “Water freezes at 0 °C.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
35. 35.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) a plant kept dark wilted (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
40. 40.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade

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