Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 922 · 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 of these belongs in the opening? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line (c) greeting the audience (d) reasons for your idea
2. 2.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech showing how to fold a paper boat? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
4. 4.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
7. 7.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) a new topic (c) an example or a reason (d) nothing else
8. 8.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) rushing off the stage
10. 10.🪝 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 question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook
11. 11.True or false: “Lots of people say trees are good.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
15. 15.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
16. 16.📖 A story in a speech should be… (a) short and to the point (b) unrelated to the topic (c) as long as possible (d) full of secrets
17. 17.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to fit the time limit (c) to tire yourself (d) to speak faster
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
19. 19.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
21. 21.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute class presentation?
22. 22.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪝 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
25. 25.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech retelling a funny dream you had? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
27. 27.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
28. 28.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
30. 30.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “Ever seen a dry tap?” (b) “My topic is water.”
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
32. 32.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
33. 33.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⏱️ Ananya speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute debate speech?
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
36. 36.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) rushing off the stage (c) pausing before the end (d) linking to the start
38. 38.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
39. 39.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True

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