Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 942 · 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.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
7. 7.✂️ Diya’s welcome speech must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Even so (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
9. 9.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 260 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
10. 10.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) cut the weakest part (b) skip the ending (c) speak super fast (d) ignore the limit
11. 11.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
14. 14.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
15. 15.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) a summary of the points (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) a story proving a point
16. 16.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
18. 18.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
19. 19.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
21. 21.True or false: a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly is mainly to inform. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does the call to action belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
24. 24.True or false: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ Saanvi’s competition speech has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
26. 26.True or false: “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) the memorable last line (b) thanking the audience (c) facts and examples (d) a preview of the points
28. 28.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
31. 31.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
32. 32.True or false: “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
34. 34.True or false: “Exercise is nice and stuff.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) For example (d) In conclusion
36. 36.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✂️ Ananya’s assembly talk must fit in 4 minutes. Ananya speaks at 130 words a minute and has written 600 words. How many words must be cut?
38. 38.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) the main points (b) greeting the audience (c) the memorable last line (d) the attention hook
39. 39.🐢 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
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up

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