PUBLIC SPEAKING ACTUAL TEST PAPER
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED APLUS
●● True or false: Reading verbatim from a manuscript is an acceptable
method for delivering a speech.
Answer: True
●● A manuscript delivery of a speech would be most appropriate in
which of the following situations?
Answer: A governor's address to the legislature
●● Which of the following is true of memorized speeches?
Answer: Memorized speeches are generally short speeches.
●● Elaine is listening to a speech on endangered salmon habitat. She
pays close attention to what the speaker is saying but disagrees with
some of his points. After the speech audience members are asked to
speak if they have comments or questions. Elaine raises her hand. What
type of speech will she make?
Multiple choice question.
Answer: Impromptu
, ●● Which of the following are basic guidelines for good delivery that
should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?
Answer: Make eye contact.
Speak intelligibly.
●● Which method of delivery is preferred by most speakers and
teachers?
Answer: speaking extemporaneously
●● Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of
speech delivery?
Answer: Playing a recording
●● True or false: The world's most famous orators have all been blessed
with golden voices that were naturally pleasing to their listeners.
Answer: False
●● Which of the following are potential pitfalls of reading a speech from
a manuscript?
Answer: Wooden or artificial delivery
Poor pacing
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED APLUS
●● True or false: Reading verbatim from a manuscript is an acceptable
method for delivering a speech.
Answer: True
●● A manuscript delivery of a speech would be most appropriate in
which of the following situations?
Answer: A governor's address to the legislature
●● Which of the following is true of memorized speeches?
Answer: Memorized speeches are generally short speeches.
●● Elaine is listening to a speech on endangered salmon habitat. She
pays close attention to what the speaker is saying but disagrees with
some of his points. After the speech audience members are asked to
speak if they have comments or questions. Elaine raises her hand. What
type of speech will she make?
Multiple choice question.
Answer: Impromptu
, ●● Which of the following are basic guidelines for good delivery that
should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?
Answer: Make eye contact.
Speak intelligibly.
●● Which method of delivery is preferred by most speakers and
teachers?
Answer: speaking extemporaneously
●● Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of
speech delivery?
Answer: Playing a recording
●● True or false: The world's most famous orators have all been blessed
with golden voices that were naturally pleasing to their listeners.
Answer: False
●● Which of the following are potential pitfalls of reading a speech from
a manuscript?
Answer: Wooden or artificial delivery
Poor pacing
