Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 95 · 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.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to sound fancy
2. 2.🪝 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
3. 3.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) For example (d) To sum up
5. 5.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech sharing facts about the Sun? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) In contrast (d) Let me start with
7. 7.True or false: “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) facts and examples (c) reasons for your idea (d) a story proving a point
11. 11.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) the whole speech (b) ten minutes (c) a few sentences (d) half the speech
12. 12.True or false: “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Let me start with (c) To sum up (d) In short
15. 15.⏱️ Saanvi’s assembly talk has 260 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
16. 16.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “When Meena read for 20 minutes a day, she finished six storybooks in one term.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a story proving a point (b) the main points (c) facts and examples (d) introducing the topic
19. 19.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
21. 21.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) In short (c) In addition (d) On the other hand
24. 24.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
26. 26.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) trailing off (d) stopping mid-sentence
28. 28.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) Even so
29. 29.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
30. 30.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a story proving a point or greeting the audience? (a) a story proving a point (b) greeting the audience
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
33. 33.🎙️ In a practice run, Aarav said 330 words in 3 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
35. 35.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) the Moon is round (b) pens have ink (c) rice is white (d) daily runs built stamina
37. 37.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
38. 38.True or false: “However” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) To begin with (d) On the other hand
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “When I was in Class 3, I froze on stage in the middle of a poem.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a weak opening (d) a fact hook

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