Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 96 · 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? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the solution (c) the problem
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) apologising at the end
3. 3.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⏱️ Tara speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 5-minute welcome speech?
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) For instance (d) In conclusion
6. 6.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it can be skipped (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it must be a joke
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
8. 8.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
9. 9.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “In our school garden, the tomato plants we watered daily grew twice as tall.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
10. 10.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) sums up
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
14. 14.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
16. 16.True or false: “The Moon goes around the Earth.” is an opinion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⏱️ Tara speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
18. 18.✂️ Ishaan’s welcome speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 140 words a minute and has written 460 words. How many words must be cut?
19. 19.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) On the other hand (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
20. 20.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
22. 22.⏱️ Arjun’s competition speech has 360 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) greeting the audience
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
25. 25.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to fit the time limit (c) to skip the ending (d) to tire yourself
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
30. 30.✂️ Diya’s competition speech must fit in 1 minute. Diya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 140 words. How many words must be cut?
31. 31.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) thanking the audience (b) the main points (c) introducing the topic (d) a preview of the points
32. 32.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 120–150 words a minute (c) 20–30 words a minute
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
34. 34.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 140 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute class presentation?
35. 35.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a story hook
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) a calm thank-you
37. 37.True or false: a speech sharing facts about the Sun is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.✂️ Diya’s science fair talk must fit in 2 minutes. Diya speaks at 120 words a minute and has written 270 words. How many words must be cut?
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
40. 40.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example

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