Class 11 CBSE English — Chapter 32: Writing: Speech MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE English questions from Chapter 32, "Writing: Speech" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Writing: Speech" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Writing: Speech, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 11 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Writing: Speech (Class 11 English)
A speech is a 5-mark task in 120-150 words, marked Format 1, Content 2 and Expression 2. It is written to be delivered aloud to an audience who are present, which is what dictates its salutation, register and close.
- Marks and limit
- 5 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Expression 2 — in 120-150 words, based on verbal or visual cues on a contemporary or age-appropriate topic.
- The salutation
- Address the audience in order of seniority: 'Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends.' Letter salutations such as 'Dear Sir/Madam' are wrong here.
- The opening
- After the salutation, introduce yourself briefly and name the topic. A striking fact, question or short quotation earns attention immediately.
- The body
- Two or three points, each briefly developed with a fact or example. Content carries 2 of the 5 marks and lives here, so it should take most of the words.
Class 11 English Writing: Speech MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
How many marks does the speech question carry?
A.10 marksB.3 marksC.6 marksD.5 marks✓ CorrectAnswer: D. 5 marks
Explanation: The long writing task on speech carries 5 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Expression 2.
- Q2Medium
What is the word limit for a speech in the Class 11 paper?
A.200-250 wordsB.Up to 50 wordsC.120-150 words✓ CorrectD.80-100 wordsAnswer: C. 120-150 words
Explanation: The paper specifies a 'Speech in 120-150 words based on verbal / visual cues'.
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What are the key concepts in Class 11 English Writing: Speech?+
A speech is a 5-mark task in 120-150 words, marked Format 1, Content 2 and Expression 2. It is written to be delivered aloud to an audience who are present, which is what dictates its salutation, register and close. Key ideas include Marks and limit, The salutation, The opening, The body.
What does Class 11 English Chapter 32 (Writing: Speech) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Writing: Speech" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Writing: Speech" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Writing: Speech" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Writing: Speech" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Writing: Speech" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Writing: Speech" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Writing: Speech?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Writing: Speech".