Public Speaking Worksheet: Part 2 Test

Public speaking lesson 16: Part 2 test: building a speech · Set 992 · 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.⏱️ How many words can Nisha say in 3 and a half minutes at 100 words a minute?
2. 2.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) In short (c) However (d) Firstly
3. 3.True or false: “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” is a specific example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⏱️ How many words can Vihaan say in 2 and a half minutes at 120 words a minute?
5. 5.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “My grandfather walks 5 km every morning and feels fit at seventy.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
7. 7.⏱️ Nisha’s competition speech has 420 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
8. 8.🧱 In which part of a speech does introducing the topic belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
9. 9.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
10. 10.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
11. 11.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the call to action (b) introducing the topic (c) a summary of the points (d) the memorable last line
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
14. 14.⏱️ Nisha’s science fair talk has 560 words. At 140 words a minute, how many minutes will it take?
15. 15.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
17. 17.🏃 Which example best supports “Exercise keeps us fit”? (a) rice is white (b) the Moon is round (c) daily runs built stamina (d) pens have ink
18. 18.🧱 In which part of a speech does greeting the audience belong? (a) the body (b) the closing (c) the opening
19. 19.🎯 What is the main purpose of a speech giving directions to the school library? (a) to persuade (b) to inform (c) to entertain
20. 20.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Last Diwali, our street used clay lamps and made far less waste.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
21. 21.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Is this a specific example or a vague claim? “Our class collected 120 old books for the village library in one month.” (a) a specific example (b) a vague claim
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
24. 24.🪝 What kind of opening is this? “Light from the Sun takes about eight minutes to reach the Earth.” (a) a story hook (b) a fact hook (c) a weak opening (d) a question hook
25. 25.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
26. 26.✂️ Your speech is too long for the time limit. What should you do? (a) ignore the limit (b) cut the weakest part (c) skip the ending (d) speak super fast
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) greeting the audience (b) the attention hook (c) facts and examples (d) introducing the topic
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
29. 29.🧱 Each main point in the body should have… (a) a goodbye (b) a new topic (c) nothing else (d) an example or a reason
30. 30.⏱️ Meera reads a 375-word class presentation at 150 words a minute. How many seconds does it take?
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) a calm thank-you (c) running over time (d) stopping mid-sentence
32. 32.🧱 In which part of a speech does the memorable last line belong? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the body
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Another point is (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) To begin with
34. 34.⏱️ Why should you time your speech when you practise? (a) to tire yourself (b) to speak faster (c) to fit the time limit (d) to skip the ending
35. 35.🧱 Which comes first in a speech: a preview of the points or the main points? (a) a preview of the points (b) the main points
36. 36.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) ending on time (c) adding a new point (d) trailing off
37. 37.📋 Before writing a speech, what should you decide first? (a) the ending music (b) the stage colour (c) the font (d) its purpose
38. 38.🐢 Which is a comfortable speaking pace for most speeches? (a) 20–30 words a minute (b) 300–400 words a minute (c) 120–150 words a minute
39. 39.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) trailing off

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