Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 981 · 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, Nisha said 650 words in 5 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
2. 2.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “How many of you walked to school today?” (a) a fact hook (b) a story hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
3. 3.True or false: “Suddenly, the rain came down and our tent collapsed.” is the problem in the story. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the memorable last line (b) a summary of the points (c) the call to action (d) introducing the topic
5. 5.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to speak faster (b) to skip the ending (c) to tire yourself (d) to fit the time limit
6. 6.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the stage colour (b) the font (c) the ending music (d) its purpose
7. 7.📖 Which part of a story is this line? “It was the first day of school after the summer break.” (a) the problem (b) the solution (c) the setting
8. 8.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) skip the ending (b) speak super fast (c) cut the weakest part (d) ignore the limit
9. 9.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) exactly at the limit (b) a little under the limit (c) far over the limit
10. 10.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 110 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute science fair talk?
11. 11.True or false: “Homework is boring.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎯 A speech full of jokes and a funny story mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
13. 13.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it must be a joke (d) nobody hears it
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) rushing off the stage (d) pausing before the end
15. 15.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) sum up your points (c) end with a strong line (d) add a brand-new point
16. 16.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a question hook (b) a story hook (c) a fact hook (d) a weak opening
17. 17.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to persuade (b) to entertain (c) to inform
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) pausing before the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) trailing off
20. 20.📖 After telling a story, what should you do? (a) leave the stage (b) start a new topic (c) tell three more (d) link it to your point
21. 21.🧱 How many main points suit a 3-minute school speech? (a) about 2 or 3 (b) about 50 (c) none at all (d) about 20
22. 22.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Homework is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🔒 Which story is NOT okay to share in a school speech? (a) a funny picnic moment (b) a lesson you learned (c) a friend’s secret (d) a time you helped
24. 24.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: greeting the audience or facts and examples? (a) greeting the audience (b) facts and examples
25. 25.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is the problem in the story. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
27. 27.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
28. 28.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
29. 29.✂️ Ananya’s assembly talk must fit in 2 minutes. Ananya speaks at 100 words a minute and has written 220 words. How many words must be cut?
30. 30.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Blue is the prettiest colour.” is a fact. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: a speech asking classmates to stop wasting food is mainly to inform. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.✂️ Ishaan’s debate speech must fit in 3 minutes. Ishaan speaks at 110 words a minute and has written 390 words. How many words must be cut?
34. 34.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “A week has seven days.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
36. 36.🎙️ In a practice run, Diya said 200 words in 2 minutes. How many words a minute is that?
37. 37.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⏱️ Rohan reads a 50-word competition speech at 100 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) Even so (b) To sum up (c) However (d) Firstly

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