Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 926 · 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.⏱️ How many words can Meera say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
3. 3.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
4. 4.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) A good example is
5. 5.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
6. 6.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
7. 7.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
10. 10.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) However (d) For instance
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reasons for your idea (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) a preview of the points
13. 13.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
14. 14.True or false: “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute welcome speech?
16. 16.⏱️ Tara’s welcome speech has 480 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Reading is good for everyone.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) In addition (d) A good example is
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) Another point is (c) On the other hand (d) A good example is
20. 20.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a calm thank-you (d) running over time
21. 21.✂️ Diya’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Diya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 310 words. How many words must be cut?
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.⏱️ Kabir’s assembly talk has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
24. 24.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) pens have ink (b) the Moon is round (c) rice is white (d) daily runs built stamina
26. 26.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
27. 27.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
28. 28.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) A good example is (c) In contrast (d) However
30. 30.✂️ Kabir’s class presentation must fit in 4 minutes. Kabir speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 500 words. How many words must be cut?
31. 31.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
32. 32.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or thanking the audience? (a) facts and examples (b) thanking the audience
34. 34.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
35. 35.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) the main points (c) the attention hook (d) reasons for your idea
37. 37.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
38. 38.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
39. 39.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
40. 40.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True

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