COHESION
Which is NOT a cohesion tool?
A. “Run” C. “In addition”
B. “But” D. “And”
A. “Run”
This is the speaker’s attitude toward the topic and audience.
A. Tone C. Correctness
B. Cohesion D. Fluency
A. Tone
Which refers to accuracy of grammar and facts?
A. Fluency C. Correctness
B. Tone D. Cohesion
C. Correctness
In the Triple P Method, the first “P” stands for:
A. Practice C. Presentation
B. Preparedness D. Personality
B. Preparedness
This refers to speaking smoothly, quickly, and confidently without too many pauses.
A. Tone C. Fluency
B. Cohesion D. Correctness
C. Fluency
This is the logical connection of ideas in spoken text.
A. Tone C. Cohesion
B. Fluency D. Correctness
C. Cohesion
During a wedding toast, Anna spoke in a flat, emotionless voice, making the audience feel bored. Which element is affected?
A. Correctness C. Cohesion
B. Fluency D. Tone
D. Tone
Leo said, “They was playing basketball at the park.” What’s the correct version?
A. They was playing basketball at the park.
B. They were playing basketball at the park.
C. They were plays basketball at the park.
D. They was played basketball at the park.
B. They were playing basketball at the park.
Which is part of “Posture & Physicality”?
A. Standing naturally and making eye contact
B. Speaking in monotone
C. Avoiding gestures
D. Using filler words
A. Standing naturally and making eye contact
Which skill would help reduce filler words like “uh” and “um”?
A. Avoiding audience interaction
B. Speaking as fast as possible
C. Practicing breathing and pacing
D. Eliminating all pauses
C. Practicing breathing and pacing
Liam’s speech lacked “because,” “although,” or “therefore.” It felt choppy. What was missing?
A. Tone variety C. Correctness of grammar
B. Humor D. Cohesion tools
D. Cohesion tools
Which tone is best for delivering a eulogy?
A. Humorous
B. Angry
C. Formal and respectful
D. Sarcastic
C. Formal and respectful
Why is correctness important in public speaking?
A. To make the speech longer
B. To ensure credibility and clarity
C. To sound dramatic
D. To avoid pauses
B. To ensure credibility and clarity
During a speech, Carla faces the wall instead of the audience. Which Triple P element is she ignoring?
A. Correctness
B. Preparedness
C. Posture & Physicality
D. Pandering to Audience
C. Posture & Physicality
Which activity best develops fluency in speaking?
A. Reading silently every day
B. Practicing speaking aloud daily
C. Memorizing dictionary definitions
D. Writing in a journal
B. Practicing speaking aloud daily
Which sentence is cohesive?
A. “The beach is nice. The sand is white. The water is blue.”
B. “I love going to the beach because the white sand and blue water make it relaxing.”
C. “The beach is the beach. It is a place.”
D. “The beach is pretty. I like it. I swim there.”
B. “I love going to the beach because the white sand and blue water make it relaxing.”
In a motivational talk for students, which tone works best?
A. Energetic and encouraging
B. Monotonous and low energy
C. Harsh and critical
D. Sarcastic
A. Energetic and encouraging
In a health talk, the speaker says, “Water boils at 80°C.” What’s wrong?
A. The tone is incorrect.
B. The speech is too fluent.
C. It’s too cohesive.
D. The fact is inaccurate.
D. The fact is inaccurate.
Which is an example of “Pandering to Audience”?
A. Speaking without considering their background
B. Using humor when appropriate
C. Ignoring audience questions
D. Avoiding eye contact
B. Using humor when appropriate
“This happens when a speaker uses pauses intentionally to emphasize key ideas, instead of filling them with ‘um’ or ‘ah.’”
A. Strategic pausing C. Discourse marking
B. Hesitation D. Correctness
A. Strategic pausing
Your classmate said: “The movie was good. The popcorn was tasty. The seats were comfortable. We laughed a lot.” How can you improve cohesion?
A. Leave sentences as they are.
B. Speak faster.
C. Remove details.
D. Add linking words like “and” or “because.”
D. Add linking words like “and” or “because.”
Which factor influences tone the most?
A. Audience and occasion
B. Grammar rules only
C. Length of speech
D. Number of pauses
A. Audience and occasion
Which checklist item is part of correctness?
A. Verifying facts from reliable sources
B. Using humor
C. Speaking without pauses
D. Using hand gestures
A. Verifying facts from reliable sources
You’re giving a speech to young students about recycling. How can you “pander to audience” effectively?
A. Use complex jargon and long statistics
B. Avoid showing visuals
C. Read directly from a research paper
D. Include fun examples and interactive questions
D. Include fun examples and interactive questions
Which speech example shows good fluency?
A. “So… um… today… I… uh… will talk about my… dog.”
B. “Today, I’ll share why my dog is the best companion and how pets improve our lives.”
C. “My dog is brown. He is cute. He eats food. He likes to run.”
D. “Dogs are pets. They bark. They need care.”
B. “Today, I’ll share why my dog is the best companion and how pets improve our lives.”