Speech Quizzes & Trivia

Did you know that when we read we don’t actually cover the entire word in our mind? We use our past experiences to help us identify a word by the place of certain letters in that word, in order to read faster. Imagine if the same principle applied to speech. Would there be chaos because people register words differently, or would we discover that we could talk more in shorter periods of time? And, are we even interested in that?

Take these quizzes to find out more about the act of speech from questions like: “What other forms can the speech take?”, “What is the brain process by which we learn to speak?”, “What kinds of problems are some people confronted with in regards to speech?”, and “How does speech evolution occur across centuries?”

Reported or indirect speech is usually used to talk about the past, so we typically change the tense of the words spoken. If you are a student, then take this English grammar reported speech quiz to gauge your knowledge on the...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 36834 | Last updated: Oct 14, 2020

Sample Question
Robert said, "I want to renew my domain."

Robert said that I want to renew my domain.

Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.

Robert said that he will renew his domain.

Robert said that he renews his domain.

Part Of Speech Quiz

Are you strong in English grammer? What do you think? Check yourself and boost your confidence.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1575 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2020

Sample Question
After lunch let's go out for some coffee.

Adverb

Pronoun

Preposition

Verb

Figures Of Speech Quiz Questions And Answers

Read the following figures of speech carefully and choose the best answer to describe what type of figure of speech is being used.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2260 | Last updated: Jun 22, 2021

Sample Question
My teacher has eyes in the back of her head.

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Idiom

Onomatopoeia

Reported Speech 2

To all the current English students out there who are preparing for their exams and need practice on reported speech, take this quiz. It is specifically designed to help you find out your knowledge in class during the previous...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2408 | Last updated: Dec 6, 2017

Sample Question
Samira said, "Monica speaks English very well."

Samira said that Monica spoke English very well.

Samira said that Monica is speaking English very well.

Samira said that Monica had spoken English very well.

Samira said that Monica speaks English very well.

Consonants

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 2678 | Last updated: Dec 5, 2014

Sample Question
Affricates begin as fricatives and end as plosives.

True

False

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Quiz On Speech Test! Trivia Quiz

Quiz on Speech Test! Trivia Quiz

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3674 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Sample Question
Sally whispered that she was hungry.

Sally whispered, "I am hungry."

Sally whispered, "She is hungry!"

Sally whispered, "I am hungry!"

Types Of Speeches

Types of Speeches

Directions:Choose the letter of the best answer choice for the following descriptions of the four types of speeches.

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 2620 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2013

Sample Question
Before you cook your pasta, be sure to add a teaspoon of vegetable oil in your pot of water.

Demonstrative

Informative

Persuasive

Entertainment

Unit 12 Riotto - A House Divided

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 1788 | Last updated: Feb 19, 2013

Sample Question
In the 1850 Compromise, slavery in the Utah and New Territories was

To be banned

To be decided by the President

To be decided by popular sovereignty

To be ignored until statehood

To be decided by the Supreme Court

Speech 103 Final Exam

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 1607 | Last updated: Jan 27, 2021

Sample Question
People with sound public speaking skills are better equipped to excel in their:

Careers

Communities

Schools

All of the above

None of the above

Speech And Language Disorders Quiz

Speech and Language Disorders Quiz

A review of the speech and language disorders presentation

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1452 | Last updated: Jul 19, 2021

Sample Question
Children with speech disorders have difficulty ___.

Producing vocal sounds

Understanding others

With vocabulary

Speech Ch. 1 Review Quiz

This specific quiz is designed particularly for Speech Chapter 1 review for the English speech class. This topic forms the beginning of the study of English speech and hence, very important. Test your knowledge below.

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 937 | Last updated: Sep 26, 2017

Sample Question
An effective communicator is...

A good listener.

Organized

Knowledgeable on the topic

All of the above

Reported Speech Level 1 Test 2

Click on the appropriate option.

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 727 | Last updated: Jan 3, 2013

Sample Question
Tom said, 'I want to visit my friends this weekend.'

Tom said that he wants to visit his friends that weekend.

Tom said that he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.

Tom said that he wanted to visit his friends this weekend.

Reported Speech Level 2 Test 2

In reported speech the tenses, word order and pronouns may be different from those in the original sentence. Answer the questions to find out how much you know about reported speech, written and verbal. All the best.

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 679 | Last updated: Dec 6, 2017

Sample Question
Rosa asked Jose, "Have you been studying English very long?"

Rosa asked Jose when do you study English.

Rosa asked Jose if he had studied English.

Rosa asked Jose if he had been studying English very long.

Rosa asked Jose if he was studying English very long.

Trivia Questions On Reported Speech

Below are some Trivia Questions On Reported Speech! When you want to report something that someone else said there are some rules that you are expected to follow so as not to confuse the receiver of the message. This quiz is...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 451 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2021

Reported Speech Test (Expert)

Reported Speech Test (expert)

Please choose the appropriate option.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 300 | Last updated: Sep 12, 2014

Sample Question
Robert said, "I want to renew my domain."

Robert said that I want to renew my domain.

Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.

Robert said that he will renew his domain.

Robert said that he renews his domain.

Speech Test Quiz Questions! Trivia

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 236 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Sample Question
Nonverbal communication consists of ______.

Body language, facial expression, and words.

Facial expression, eye contact, and body language.

Eye contact, words, and body language.

All of the above.

Both a and c

Figure Of Speech ( II - Diamond )

Figure of Speech ( II - Diamond )

This quiz is for the assessment of the last lesson in II - Diamond about the figure of speech.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 216 | Last updated: Feb 14, 2013

Sample Question
The stars fell down to your beauty ?

Simile

Personification

Hyperbole

Paradox

Reported Speech Trivia Quiz

Reported Speech trivia quiz

Read the sentences below and decide which verb best describes what is being said.

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 198 | Last updated: Dec 27, 2018

Sample Question
I'll email you every day

Promised

Suggested

Asked

A Quiz On Speech Test! Trivia

A Quiz on Speech Test! Trivia

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 190 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Sample Question
Language is a system consisting of

Sounds and writing

Sounds and symbols

Subsystems and syntax

Subsystems and sounds

Speech Vocabulary Quiz One

speech vocabulary quiz one

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 168 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Sample Question
One type of source to use for research would be a magazine otherwise called a

Television show

Periodical

Statistic

Monotone

Appendix

Unit 1 Vocab (Part Of Speech)

Unit 1 Vocab (Part of Speech)

Vocab 1 Part of Speech

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 162 | Last updated: Jan 3, 2013

Sample Question
acquisitive

Noun

Adj.

Verb

Types Of Speeches-dr. Kimberly Handy

Types of Speeches-Dr. Kimberly Handy

Students will take a quick Speech quiz to test their knowledge of the types of speeches.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 158 | Last updated: Mar 7, 2013

Sample Question
As the President of the United States it is my responsibility to keep you informed about the state of the country's economy.

Demonstrative

Informative

Persuasive

Entertainment

Speech Ch. 5 Review

English is a universal language and every student needs to be familiar with it. Based on chapter 5 review, this quiz tests your insight an understanding on the subject and chapter. All the best.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 152 | Last updated: Sep 26, 2017

Sample Question
An informative speech can have many effects on listeners, but the primary effect should be their _______________.

Belief that the speaker is truthful

Change of opinion onthe topic

Enjoyment of the message

Greater knowledge of the topic

Reported Speech Exam Quiz!

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Feb 9, 2021

Sample Question
I'll email you every day. (choose the best reporting verb)

Promise

Suggest

Admit

Persuade

False Speech Intended To Hurt Another Is

false speech intended to hurt another is

Which iconic speech should be motivating you to go after your dreams?

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 109 | Last updated: Dec 10, 2015

Sample Question
Do you enjoy poetic sentiments or cold hard conviction?

Whatever is fitting for the occasion

Not cold

Somewhere in between the two

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Speech And Language Disorders Quiz

Speech and Language Disorders Quiz

A review of the speech and language disorders presentation

Question: | Attempts: 1452 | Last updated: Jul 19, 2021

Reported Speech Exam Quiz!

Question: | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Feb 9, 2021

Speech 103 Final Exam

Question: | Attempts: 1607 | Last updated: Jan 27, 2021

Trivia Questions On Reported Speech

Question: | Attempts: 451 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2021

Speech Vocabulary Quiz One

speech vocabulary quiz one

Question: | Attempts: 168 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Quiz On Speech Test! Trivia Quiz

Quiz on Speech Test! Trivia Quiz

Question: | Attempts: 3674 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Speech Test Quiz Questions! Trivia

Question: | Attempts: 236 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

A Quiz On Speech Test! Trivia

A Quiz on Speech Test! Trivia

Question: | Attempts: 190 | Last updated: Jun 9, 2020

Reported Speech Trivia Quiz

Reported Speech trivia quiz

Read the sentences below and decide which verb best describes what is being said.

Question: | Attempts: 198 | Last updated: Dec 27, 2018

Reported Speech Level 2 Test 2

Question: | Attempts: 679 | Last updated: Dec 6, 2017

Speech Ch. 1 Review Quiz

Question: | Attempts: 937 | Last updated: Sep 26, 2017

Speech Ch. 5 Review

English is a universal language and every student needs to be familiar with it. Based on chapter 5 review, this quiz tests your insight an understanding on the subject and chapter. All the best.

Question: | Attempts: 152 | Last updated: Sep 26, 2017

Speech - Chapter 12 Review

To all the English students out there this quiz is for you. It is designed especially for chapter 12 Review, which is basically on the speech part of the English language. English being a global language, this quiz comes in...

Question: | Attempts: 63 | Last updated: Sep 26, 2017

False Speech Intended To Hurt Another Is

false speech intended to hurt another is

Which iconic speech should be motivating you to go after your dreams?

Question: | Attempts: 109 | Last updated: Dec 10, 2015

Figures Of Speech Quiz

FIGURES OF SPEECH QUIZ

Choose the correct figure of speech:

Question: | Attempts: 81 | Last updated: Apr 23, 2015

Reported Speech Test (Expert)

Reported Speech Test (expert)

Please choose the appropriate option.