Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 940 · 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 part of a story is this line? “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
2. 2.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
3. 3.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
4. 4.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) walk off mid-line
5. 5.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
9. 9.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
12. 12.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
13. 13.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) pens have ink (b) rice is white (c) daily runs built stamina (d) the Moon is round
14. 14.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
15. 15.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
16. 16.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) a goodbye (c) an example or a reason (d) nothing else
17. 17.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
18. 18.⏱️ Arjun reads a 250-word assembly talk at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) greeting the audience (c) the attention hook (d) thanking the audience
20. 20.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
22. 22.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) My first point is (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
24. 24.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) For example
26. 26.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⏱️ Diya’s competition speech has 700 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
29. 29.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) introducing the topic (b) facts and examples (c) the main points (d) the memorable last line
31. 31.⏱️ 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
32. 32.True or false: a speech giving directions to the school library is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
34. 34.🔎 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) pausing before the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) thanking the audience (b) the call to action (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
38. 38.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) the whole speech
40. 40.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False

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