Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 937 · 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 kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
2. 2.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) speak super fast (c) skip the ending (d) cut the weakest part
4. 4.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) a calm thank-you (c) linking to the start (d) a clear last line
5. 5.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to end the speech (d) to grab attention
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the attention hook (d) a preview of the points
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
10. 10.True or false: “Water is very, very important.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⏱️ Kabir speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
12. 12.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) rushing off the stage
15. 15.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
16. 16.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⏱️ Tara reads a 300-word science fair talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
18. 18.⏱️ Tara’s competition speech has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
20. 20.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) long and slow (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
23. 23.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Rainy days are the nicest days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.True or false: a speech asking families to save water is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) Another point is (d) For instance
29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 1 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
30. 30.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) However
31. 31.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or a story proving a point? (a) a summary of the points (b) a story proving a point
32. 32.✂️ Aarav’s science fair talk must fit in 1 minute. Aarav speaks at 150 words a minute and has written 170 words. How many words must be cut?
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
35. 35.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
38. 38.✂️ Tara’s class presentation must fit in 1 minute. Tara speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 190 words. How many words must be cut?
39. 39.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
40. 40.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain

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