Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 967 · 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: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
3. 3.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) the attention hook (b) a summary of the points (c) the memorable last line (d) a story proving a point
4. 4.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech describing the life cycle of a butterfly? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
5. 5.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) Let me start with
6. 6.True or false: a speech retelling a funny dream you had is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to fill time (b) to thank everyone (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
8. 8.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
9. 9.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) pausing before the end (c) ending on time (d) a clear last line
11. 11.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) sum up your points (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
13. 13.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We all held the poles together until the rain stopped.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
14. 14.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) reasons for your idea (b) a story proving a point (c) greeting the audience (d) a summary of the points
15. 15.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ Arjun’s class presentation has 550 words. At 110 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
17. 17.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does reasons for your idea belong? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
19. 19.⏱️ Rohan reads a 225-word debate speech at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Even so (c) For instance (d) My first point is
21. 21.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the body (b) the opening (c) the closing
22. 22.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking friends to vote for you as class monitor? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
24. 24.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a new topic (b) a goodbye (c) nothing else (d) an example or a reason
26. 26.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the memorable last line or facts and examples? (a) the memorable last line (b) facts and examples
27. 27.True or false: “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We walked together and reached school just in time.” is the setting of the story. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” (a) the setting (b) the problem (c) the solution
30. 30.Which of these belongs in the opening? (a) a summary of the points (b) thanking the audience (c) the call to action (d) the attention hook
31. 31.True or false: “In contrast” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “One morning, Ravi’s grandmother handed him an old wooden box.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Our class saved about 40 litres of water a week by closing taps fully.” is a vague claim. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) ending on time (d) trailing off
35. 35.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “The Moon goes around the Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
37. 37.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) thanking the audience (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) the main points
38. 38.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “So I took a deep breath and spoke from memory.” (a) the solution (b) the setting (c) the problem
39. 39.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
40. 40.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False

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