Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 972 · 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.🎙️ In a practice run, Ishaan said 560 words in 4 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.✂️ Saanvi’s competition speech must fit in 3 minutes. Saanvi speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 370 words. How many words must be cut?
3. 3.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) stopping mid-sentence
5. 5.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 300–400 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
7. 7.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
9. 9.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “We walked together and reached school just in time.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
14. 14.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 2 or 3
15. 15.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How many of you walked to school today?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these belongs in the body? (a) facts and examples (b) a summary of the points (c) thanking the audience (d) greeting the audience
18. 18.True or false: “In addition” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) ending on time (d) looking up at the end
20. 20.⏱️ Tara’s competition speech has 300 words. At 150 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
21. 21.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these belongs in the closing? (a) a story proving a point (b) facts and examples (c) the attention hook (d) the memorable last line
23. 23.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
24. 24.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
25. 25.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Some things are kind of helpful sometimes.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
26. 26.⏱️ Ishaan reads a 120-word assembly talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or the main points? (a) a summary of the points (b) the main points
29. 29.⏱️ How many words can Rohan say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
30. 30.True or false: “Have you ever wondered where your tiffin waste goes?” is a weak opening. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) Let me start with (c) For instance (d) However
32. 32.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) running over time (c) linking to the start (d) ending on time
34. 34.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) To sum up
36. 36.🎯 Which purpose usually ends with a call like “Join us!”? (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
37. 37.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Blue is the prettiest colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” (a) the solution (b) the problem (c) the setting
39. 39.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) speak super fast (b) skip the ending (c) ignore the limit (d) cut the weakest part
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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