Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 977 · 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.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
2. 2.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 20 (b) about 2 or 3 (c) none at all (d) about 50
3. 3.💬 Words like “should”, “must” and “let us” often show a speech that wants… (a) to inform (b) to entertain (c) to persuade
4. 4.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) rushing off the stage (c) linking to the start (d) stopping mid-sentence
7. 7.⏱️ Diya speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 1-minute science fair talk?
8. 8.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
9. 9.True or false: “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” is a story hook. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) In conclusion (d) A good example is
11. 11.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a story hook. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech reporting the results of a class survey? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) a calm thank-you (c) apologising at the end (d) rushing off the stage
15. 15.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 120–150 words a minute (b) 20–30 words a minute (c) 300–400 words a minute
16. 16.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: a speech telling a funny story about your pet goat is mainly to entertain. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Lots of people say trees are good.” (a) a vague claim (b) a specific example
19. 19.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) adding a new point (c) looking up at the end (d) ending on time
20. 20.🧱 Which part of a speech is usually the longest? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
21. 21.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
24. 24.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
26. 26.Which phrase sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) To sum up (c) For instance (d) In contrast
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) However (c) Even so (d) In contrast
28. 28.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech explaining the rules of kabaddi? (a) to inform (b) to persuade (c) to entertain
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
30. 30.⏱️ 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
31. 31.🎙️ In a practice run, Kabir said 220 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
32. 32.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) long and slow (d) about a new topic
33. 33.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: facts and examples or the memorable last line? (a) facts and examples (b) the memorable last line
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) introducing the topic (b) the attention hook (c) greeting the audience (d) facts and examples
35. 35.True or false: “Halfway up the hill, Kabir twisted his ankle.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Last monsoon, my brother and I found a tiny kitten under our scooter.” (a) a weak opening (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a question hook
37. 37.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit.” is a fact. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) a little under the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) far over the limit
40. 40.⏱️ Arjun reads a 60-word welcome speech at 120 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?

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