Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 976 · 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.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 150 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute assembly talk?
2. 2.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: the call to action or reasons for your idea? (a) the call to action (b) reasons for your idea
3. 3.🎙️ In a practice run, Arjun said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
4. 4.True or false: a speech urging shoppers to carry cloth bags is mainly to persuade. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧱 In which part of a speech does facts and examples belong? (a) the opening (b) the body (c) the closing
6. 6.⏱️ Tara’s assembly talk has 720 words. At 120 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
7. 7.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Exercise is nice and stuff.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
8. 8.🚫 Which opening should you avoid? (a) a short story (b) a surprising fact (c) starting with “sorry” (d) a question
9. 9.⏱️ Tara speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 4-minute competition speech?
10. 10.⏱️ Aarav speaks at 130 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute class presentation?
11. 11.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) On the other hand (c) Moreover (d) In short
15. 15.True or false: “The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” (a) a weak opening (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a story hook
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does a story proving a point belong? (a) the closing (b) the body (c) the opening
19. 19.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) adding a new point (c) linking to the start (d) a calm thank-you
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a summary of the points (b) introducing the topic (c) the memorable last line (d) thanking the audience
22. 22.⏱️ How many words can Ishaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
23. 23.⏱️ 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
24. 24.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Water is very, very important.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
25. 25.🎯 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
26. 26.⏱️ Rohan reads a 120-word science fair talk at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
27. 27.True or false: “Rainy days are the nicest days.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Summer holidays should be longer.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
29. 29.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Everything is better when things are better.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
30. 30.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech telling the tale of a very clumsy cook? (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
31. 31.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the font (b) the stage colour (c) the ending music (d) its purpose
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a summary
35. 35.⏱️ Rohan speaks at 100 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute welcome speech?
36. 36.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or reasons for your idea? (a) a summary of the points (b) reasons for your idea
37. 37.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
38. 38.🪝 Which is the stronger opening for a talk on trees? (a) “A tree saved my road.” (b) “Trees. Yes. Trees.”
39. 39.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True

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