Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 963 · 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 is the stronger opening for a talk on saving water? (a) “My topic is water.” (b) “Ever seen a dry tap?”
2. 2.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) For example (d) Firstly
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the attention hook (b) greeting the audience (c) the call to action (d) introducing the topic
4. 4.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to end the speech (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to fill time
5. 5.⏱️ Kabir’s welcome speech has 240 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
6. 6.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “An octopus has three hearts.” (a) a fact hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
7. 7.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
9. 9.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the main points or the memorable last line? (a) the main points (b) the memorable last line
11. 11.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
12. 12.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech convincing the principal to add a reading hour? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
13. 13.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “It was a foggy winter morning at the bus stop.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the main points (b) facts and examples (c) reasons for your idea (d) the attention hook
18. 18.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) In short
20. 20.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” (a) a story hook (b) a question hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) Let me start with (d) In conclusion
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
23. 23.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
24. 24.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) long and slow (c) short and strong (d) a whispered mumble
25. 25.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
26. 26.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Plants need sunlight to make food.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) a calm thank-you (c) pausing before the end (d) looking up at the end
29. 29.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or introducing the topic? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic
30. 30.⏱️ Kabir’s science fair talk has 280 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
31. 31.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a question hook (c) a story hook (d) a fact hook
32. 32.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
33. 33.⏱️ How many words can Tara say in 1 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
35. 35.True or false: “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Um, so, I am going to talk about trees, I guess.” (a) a question hook (b) a fact hook (c) a story hook (d) a weak opening
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) A good example is (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
38. 38.True or false: “Reading is good for everyone.” is a vague claim. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it can be skipped (c) it must be a joke (d) it sticks in the mind
40. 40.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “It was the night before the science fair, and our volcano would not erupt.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening

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