Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 917 · 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.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
2. 2.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) as long as possible (b) full of secrets (c) short and to the point (d) unrelated to the topic
3. 3.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) cats like milk (b) ice cream is cold (c) trains run on rails (d) a plant kept dark wilted
6. 6.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute science fair talk?
7. 7.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
8. 8.🎙️ In a practice run, Rohan said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
9. 9.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the attention hook or facts and examples? (a) the attention hook (b) facts and examples
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
13. 13.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
15. 15.True or false: “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
18. 18.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the attention hook (b) the call to action (c) a story proving a point (d) a summary of the points
19. 19.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⏱️ Diya speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute science fair talk?
21. 21.True or false: “A week has seven days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Even so (c) On the other hand (d) However
23. 23.🎙️ In a practice run, Ananya said 300 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) To sum up
26. 26.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a preview of the points (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) the main points
27. 27.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) trailing off (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
28. 28.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) apologising at the end (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
30. 30.🔎 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) a summary of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) greeting the audience
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
33. 33.True or false: “A good example is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
36. 36.⏱️ Aarav reads a 300-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) However (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
40. 40.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

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