These Public Speaking multiple-choice questions and their answers will help you strengthen your grip on the subject of Public Speaking. You can prepare for an upcoming exam or job interview with these Public Speaking MCQs.
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A. Pronunciation
B. All of these
C. Pace
D. Inflection
A. 5
B. 3
C. 10
D. 1
A. False
B. True
A. Standing extremely far from your audience
B. Standing or sitting upright, head up and confident
C. Making glaring eye contact
D. Clean, professional attire matching the same dress code as the client
A. False
B. True
A. motivation
B. memorization
C. attention
D. retention
A. Pause a moment only, then continue in a louder voice if at all possible.
B. Stop and wait for a sound technician to fix it.
C. Make a knowing remark to the audience.
D. Begin shouting from where you left off.
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
A. Pacing across the stage
B. Getting visibly relaxed and comfortable in front of your audience
C. Backing up your points with stories
D. Using as many words as possible when making your point to prove you know what you are talking about
A. Memorize everything, and bring a copy with you just in case.
B. Look at the speech once or twice before delivering it in public.
C. Adequately familiarize yourself with the speech, and refer to your copy as needed.
D. It's more professional and less distracting to memorize everything and leave the printed copy elsewhere.
A. The audience
B. You
C. Technical support
D. You and any technical support
A. False
B. True
A. determining your main points
B. writing out the body of the speech
C. arranging main point in the most effective order
D. writing out the introduction
A. Of interest to you
B. Something that bores you
C. Of interest to the audience but not you
D. Something that you have never spoken about
A. Friends
B. Family
C. Anyone
D. Strangers
A. Never use props
B. All at once in the middle of the speech
C. Throughout the speech, not all at once.
A. True
B. False
A. Drink milk to calm down
B. Talk on a full stomach
C. Wait a few minutes after being introduced
D. Know the equipment you will be using
A. A concise, clear speech delivered fairly quickly.
B. A lengthy speech delivered at a relaxed pace.
C. A fast, information-packed speech delivered fairly quickly.
D. A concise, clear speech at a relaxed pace.
A. tells histories alone
B. is only used in a legal setting
C. moves from event to event
D. uses space as a tool
A. Reading every word of your presentation from your notes
B. Writing/typing notes with very large font
C. Writing down hints like "pause" or "change slide"
D. Speaking slowly
A. Speak from the diaphragm to project your voice
B. Always be serious; never tell a joke
C. Read directly from your prepared remarks
D. Speak quickly
E. Speak quietly; the microphone will amplify your voice
A. Break the audience's attention from their preoccupations
B. All of these
C. Give a hint as to the direction of your speech
D. Give the audience a clear reason how they will benefit from listening to you
A. Take a walk to center yourself and meditate.
B. Take a shot - espresso or vodka.
C. Stay hydrated, keep positive and excited, relax.
D. Pretend there is nothing out of the ordinary; it's a walk in the park.
A. False
B. True
A. True
B. False
A. Whatever is most comfortable
B. Slouchy
C. Leaning on something for support
D. Tall and strong
A. Sit down
B. End the speech
C. Focus on your anxiety problems
D. None of these
A. False
B. True
A. For the clarity of your presentation.
B. If your audience is older or hard of hearing.
C. To attract attention to your presentation.
D. To spit on the audience.
A. False
B. True
A. False
B. True
A. True
B. False
A. It causes you to sweat, keeping you cool.
B. It increases stimulation and is necessary to get you in the 'zone.'
C. If you get very nervous, it is a good indicator that public speaking is not for you.
D. Nerves make you speak faster, so you can communicate more information.
A. End
B. Beginning and end
C. Middle
A. Remember what you look like
B. Remember where you're from
C. Sum up the take-away message
D. Be able to recite most of your speech
A. False
B. True
A. True
B. False
A. False
B. True
A. Write the whole speech, sleep or no. It'll be fresher in your mind.
B. Laze around all day, eat junk food, and relax.
C. Eat well, exercise, and get a good night's sleep.
D. Engage in strenous activity and really tire yourself out for the night.
A. It's better to make up an answer than not answer
B. Try to break it down and subtly shift the topic of the question to something you can answer
C. Say ' That's a good question!', telling them that you honestly don't know the answer and you will try get back to them.
D. Pretend you didn't hear the question and move on.
A. Taking a sip of water
B. Taking a deep breath
C. Walking around a bit
D. All of these
A. Fitting more jokes into your presentation
B. Make sure to drink plenty of coffee so you are alert for your presentation
C. Gathering and analyzing information about your audience
D. Speaking more quickly to get your point across quickly
A. Watch great speakers and take note.
B. Rehearse things repeatedly while going to sleep.
C. Drink caffeine or take a Xanax before you speak.
D. Practice - at home, in the mirror, with friends, in front of an audience.
A. True
B. False
A. Knowing your surroundings
B. Talking really fast
C. Not looking up at the audience and focusing on your index cards or the screen
D. Drinking alcohol beforehand
A. Couple of hours
B. Until you feel absolutely confident
C. 1 day
D. 1 week
A. Just leave - it's too much to take.
B. Pause, breath, and take a drink. Then continue.
C. Leave the stage, take a breather, and come right back.
D. Just push through - it's almost over.
A. True
B. False