Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 988 · 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.⏱️ Nisha’s class presentation has 500 words. At 100 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
2. 2.📖 Why do speakers tell short personal stories? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid the topic (c) stories stick in minds (d) to confuse people
3. 3.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a question hook (d) a weak opening
4. 4.True or false: “Just then, the bus drove off without us.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Our heart beats about one lakh times every day.” is a fact hook. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Cricket is the most exciting sport.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) the memorable last line (c) thanking the audience (d) a story proving a point
9. 9.True or false: “Sorry, I did not prepare much, but here goes.” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
11. 11.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Who here has ever lost a ball in a neighbour’s garden?” (a) a story hook (b) a weak opening (c) a question hook (d) a fact hook
12. 12.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) In short (c) However (d) In addition
13. 13.⏱️ How long should the opening of a 2-minute speech be? (a) half the speech (b) a few sentences (c) the whole speech (d) ten minutes
14. 14.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it can be skipped (d) it sticks in the mind
15. 15.True or false: “Okay… so… where do I even start?” is a weak opening. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to fit the time limit (b) to tire yourself (c) to speak faster (d) to skip the ending
17. 17.⏱️ Nisha speaks at 120 words a minute. How many words fit in a 2-minute assembly talk?
18. 18.🌱 Which example best supports “Plants need sunlight”? (a) a plant kept dark wilted (b) cats like milk (c) ice cream is cold (d) trains run on rails
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) On the other hand
21. 21.🪝 What is the main job of a speech’s opening? (a) to thank everyone (b) to fill time (c) to grab attention (d) to end the speech
22. 22.🎯 A speech with facts, steps and clear explanations mainly aims… (a) to entertain (b) to inform (c) to persuade
23. 23.🧱 In which part of a speech does a preview of the points belong? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the body
24. 24.⏱️ Nisha’s assembly talk has 650 words. At 130 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
25. 25.🏁 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
26. 26.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Plants need sunlight to make food.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech asking families to save water? (a) to entertain (b) to persuade (c) to inform
28. 28.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a summary of the points or facts and examples? (a) a summary of the points (b) facts and examples
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) adding a new point (c) linking to the start (d) a calm thank-you
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) running over time (c) apologising at the end (d) trailing off
31. 31.True or false: “An octopus has three hearts.” is a fact hook. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Then I saw that my speech notes were missing.” is how the story is solved. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “The Sun rises in the east.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “It was a hot May afternoon at my grandmother’s village.” is the setting of the story. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⏸️ Pauses and audience laughter take time too. So your speech should be… (a) far over the limit (b) exactly at the limit (c) a little under the limit
36. 36.🧱 What is the right order of a speech? (a) opening, closing, body (b) body, closing, opening (c) closing, opening, body (d) opening, body, closing
37. 37.True or false: “What would you do if the lights went out for a week?” is a question hook. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Is this a fact or an opinion? “Water freezes at 0 °C.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.⏱️ How many words can Diya say in 1 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?
40. 40.⏱️ How many words can Arjun say in 2 and a half minutes at 140 words a minute?

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