Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 946 · 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 is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
2. 2.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “Trees. Yes. Trees.” (b) “A tree saved my road.”
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
4. 4.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
5. 5.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) the call to action (c) thanking the audience (d) a story proving a point
7. 7.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
8. 8.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to fill time (d) to grab attention
10. 10.⏱️ How many words can Kabir say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
11. 11.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) “Thank you” and a smile
14. 14.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
15. 15.🎙️ In a practice run, Saanvi said 520 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
16. 16.⏱️ Nisha’s competition speech has 520 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.⏱️ How many words can Aarav say in 2 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
18. 18.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 50 (b) none at all (c) about 2 or 3 (d) about 20
19. 19.True or false: a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: a speech showing how to fold a paper boat is mainly to entertain. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
23. 23.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ Vihaan’s competition speech has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) reasons for your idea (c) the attention hook (d) introducing the topic
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or facts and examples? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples
29. 29.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
30. 30.⏱️ Tara reads a 180-word competition speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
31. 31.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to skip the ending (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to tire yourself
32. 32.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✂️ Rohan’s debate speech must fit in 2 minutes. Rohan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 240 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
35. 35.📖 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
36. 36.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
38. 38.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Moreover
39. 39.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
40. 40.True or false: “My topic is water. That is all.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False

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