Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 919 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a story proving a point (c) the main points (d) the call to action
2. 2.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
3. 3.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) none at all (c) about 2 or 3 (d) about 50
4. 4.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) Secondly (c) In short (d) In conclusion
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) To conclude
10. 10.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
12. 12.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Sun rises in the east.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
15. 15.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) greeting the audience (b) the memorable last line (c) the attention hook (d) a story proving a point
16. 16.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a summary of the points? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Take the case of
23. 23.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
24. 24.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: a speech urging everyone to plant a tree is mainly to persuade. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
28. 28.🧱 In which part of a speech does thanking the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
29. 29.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) its purpose (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) the ending music
30. 30.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to grab attention
31. 31.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
32. 32.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) a clear last line (d) rushing off the stage
35. 35.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the main points (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) a story proving a point
36. 36.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) nobody hears it (d) it can be skipped
37. 37.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 360 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
38. 38.✂️ Saanvi’s assembly talk must fit in 3 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 450 words. How many words must be cut?
39. 39.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True

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