Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 947 · 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: “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
3. 3.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
4. 4.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
7. 7.🎙️ In a practice run, Vihaan said 400 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) In contrast (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
9. 9.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining how a rainbow forms? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
12. 12.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧱 In which part of a speech does the attention hook belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
15. 15.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
16. 16.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) trains run on rails (b) cats like milk (c) ice cream is cold (d) a plant kept dark wilted
17. 17.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) ten minutes (b) half the speech (c) the whole speech (d) a few sentences
18. 18.⏱️ Aarav’s competition speech has 330 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
19. 19.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to skip the ending (d) to fit the time limit
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) introducing the topic (d) a story proving a point
22. 22.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
23. 23.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.💧 Which example best supports “We can save water”? (a) closing taps saved 40 L (b) dogs can bark (c) buses are big (d) the sky is blue
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points (c) greeting the audience (d) the attention hook
26. 26.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is how the story is solved. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) facts and examples
31. 31.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) ending on time
32. 32.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
33. 33.True or false: a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) the attention hook (c) a story proving a point (d) reasons for your idea
35. 35.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a story hook (d) a question hook
37. 37.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or a summary of the points? (a) the main points (b) a summary of the points
38. 38.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
40. 40.⏱️ Vihaan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute competition speech?

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