Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 924 · 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) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) Secondly (d) For instance
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) Let me start with (d) My first point is
3. 3.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⏱️ Aarav’s science fair talk has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
5. 5.True or false: “Our class was on a picnic beside a big lake.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.🎙️ In a practice run, Meera said 300 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
9. 9.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to skip the ending (c) to speak faster (d) to fit the time limit
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
12. 12.⏱️ Meera speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 3-minute competition speech?
13. 13.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a fact hook (d) a story hook
15. 15.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
16. 16.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
18. 18.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a preview of the points? (a) a summary of the points (b) a preview of the points
19. 19.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) Moreover (d) For instance
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) linking to the start (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
23. 23.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
25. 25.⏱️ 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
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
28. 28.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) adding a new point
29. 29.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪝 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
31. 31.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
32. 32.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⏱️ Diya’s class presentation has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
34. 34.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
37. 37.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
38. 38.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a lesson you learned (b) a time you helped (c) a funny picnic moment (d) a friend’s secret
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
40. 40.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact

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