IMPROMPTU SPEECH QUIZ

1._________ speech is made with no advance planning

• a. An impromptu    

• b. A manuscript    

• c. A memorized

• d. An extemporaneous

2. 2. In a formal situation, the people who are asked to give an impromptu speech are usually _________ about the topic or subject.

• a. experts           

• b. proponents

• c. experts

• d. knowledgeable

3. 3. An impromptu speech is challenging since it is delivered _________.

• a. premeditatedly

• b. spontaneously 

• c. deliberately

• d. prospectively

4. 4. Which of the following is NOT true about the impromptu speech?

• a. It does not give the speaker a chance to rehearse the speech.

• b. It is a method of delivery preferred by most speakers.

• c. It is generally short.

• d. It is delivered on the spot.

5. 5. Which of the following is an example of an impromptu speech?

• a. class recitation      

• b. welcome remarks 

• c. acknowledgement speech

• d. news report

6. 6. Which of the following will help the speaker convince the audience that he or she is credible?

• a. using gestures     

• b. using signposts  

• c. showing confidence

• d. making the speech short

7. 7. In which of the following situations would an impromptu speech NOT be used?

• a. class recitation      

• b. business proposal 

• c. job interview

• d. group discussion

8. 8. During an impromptu speaking competition, Rein was given the topic “Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?” Which of the following could be the best strategy for him to develop his speech?

• a. past-present-future                     

• b. opening-rule of three-clincher  

• c. point-reason-example/explanation-point

• d. introduction-body-conclusion

9. In an impromptu speaking activity in class, Gelle was given the topic “What is normal is decided by the society we live in.” What could be the best way for her to develop her speech?

• a. point-reason-example/explanation-point

• b. opening-rule of three – clincher

• c. past-present-future

• d. introduction-body-conclusion

10.  Vivian went to her first interview for an internship. When the interviewer started asking her questions, she panicked and ended up stuttering through her answers and sometimes giving incoherent responses. Which of the following would have helped her?

• a. pausing for two to three seconds to reflect on what she is going to say before answering.

• b. using appropriate gestures while speaking

• c. practicing her answers before the interview