Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 93 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.⏱️ Tara’s science fair talk has 220 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
3. 3.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
5. 5.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
6. 6.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⏱️ Arjun speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute assembly talk?
8. 8.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Okay… so… where do I even start?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
9. 9.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to grab attention (b) to fill time (c) to thank everyone (d) to end the speech
10. 10.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the problem (b) the setting (c) the solution
11. 11.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
12. 12.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
14. 14.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
15. 15.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
16. 16.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a surprising fact (b) starting with “sorry” (c) a short story (d) a question
17. 17.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
19. 19.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the call to action (b) a preview of the points (c) facts and examples (d) thanking the audience
20. 20.⏱️ Kabir’s assembly talk has 600 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
21. 21.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
23. 23.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) reasons for your idea (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) a preview of the points
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
26. 26.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
27. 27.🔎 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
28. 28.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Secondly (c) To begin with (d) In short
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing a silly poem about Monday mornings? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
31. 31.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
33. 33.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) walk off mid-line
34. 34.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to avoid the topic (b) to waste time (c) stories stick in minds (d) to confuse people
35. 35.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
36. 36.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) a summary of the points (d) a story proving a point
38. 38.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
40. 40.⏱️ Vihaan’s welcome speech has 700 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?

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