Oral Expression Skills: Master Speaking and Listening for Year 5 English

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a good way to prepare for a speech?

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Memorizing your speech word-for-word

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Practicing your delivery

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Researching your topic

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Seeking feedback

Question 2

Imagine you are giving a presentation to your class. What is a good way to start your presentation?

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Say hello, introduce yourself, and tell people what you're going to talk about.

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Start with a funny joke to make people laugh.

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Share a personal story that you think will interest the audience.

Question 3

What is the main reason to use body language in a presentation?

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To emphasize important points and make the presentation more engaging.

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To make the speaker appear more nervous.

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To show the speaker's emotions.

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To distract the audience from the speaker's words.

Question 4

When someone asks a question during your presentation, what should you do?

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Thank the person for the question and answer it thoughtfully.

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Ignore the question and keep speaking.

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Answer the question right away, even if you don't know the answer.

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Politely ask the person to wait until later.

Question 5

When giving a presentation, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Connecting with the audience and making them feel engaged.

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Speaking loudly and clearly.

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Using perfect grammar.

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Using a lot of visual aids.

Question 6

When using visual aids in a presentation, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Using them to reinforce the speaker's points and make the presentation more engaging.

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Using them to distract the audience from the speaker.

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Using them to take up time while the speaker thinks.

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Using them to make the presentation more visually appealing.

Question 7

When evaluating a presentation, what's the most important factor to consider?

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The audience's reaction and engagement.

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The speaker's appearance.

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The number of questions asked by the audience.

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The speaker's ability to stay within the time limit.

Question 8

Which skill is most important for a public speaker to have?

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The ability to connect with the audience and make them feel engaged.

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A strong and loud voice.

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A good sense of humor.

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The ability to memorize a speech perfectly.

Question 9

Effective oral expression includes using:

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Clear and concise language

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Loud and forceful volume

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Fast and rapid speech

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Slang and informal language

Question 10

Active listening means:

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Listening to understand the speaker’s message

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Interrupting the speaker to offer advice

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Judging the speaker's appearance and mannerisms

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Only paying attention to the speaker's body language

Question 11

What does it mean to articulate words clearly?

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To pronounce words with precision and clarity

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To speak quickly and without pauses

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To use a wide range of vocabulary

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To avoid using filler words like 'um' and 'like'

Question 12

The main goal of a persuasive speech is to:

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Convince the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint

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Inform the audience about a topic

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Entertain the audience with humour

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Share personal experiences

Question 13

Effective body language includes:

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Maintaining eye contact

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Fidgeting nervously

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Crossing your arms

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Speaking with a monotone voice

Question 14

If you don't know the answer to a question, it's best to:

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Politely admit that you don't know

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Make up an answer

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Try to change the subject

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Ignore the question altogether

Question 15

Active listening includes:

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Paying attention to the speaker and asking questions

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Interrupting the speaker

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Ignoring the speaker's body language

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Thinking about other things

Question 16

In a formal speech, it's essential to:

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Speak clearly and loudly

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Use informal language

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Avoid using visual aids

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Dress casually

Question 17

When presenting, it's a good idea to:

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Use visual aids to support your points

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Read directly from notes

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Skip transitions between slides

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Speak too fast to cover more content

Question 18

What's the main purpose of a rehearsal?

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To practice your speech in front of an audience

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To read your speech once

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To memorize your speech entirely

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To avoid making any mistakes

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a technique for improving vocal delivery?

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Mumbling your words

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Using proper breathing techniques

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Speaking clearly and slowly

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Projecting your voice

Question 20

Which of the following is the most effective way to start a speech?

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With a personal story

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With a funny joke

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By reading from a script

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By shouting loudly

Question 21

What is the main purpose of oral expression?

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To share information and ideas

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To entertain people

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To show off your speaking skills

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To win arguments

Question 22

Which technique can a speaker use to convince you when giving a persuasive speech about recycling?

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Using body language and eye contact to connect with the audience

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Only providing facts and statistics

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Mainly relying on emotional appeals

Question 23

When speaking clearly, remember to:

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Speak at a moderate pace

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Speak too fast

Question 24

Which of these is NOT appropriate language for a formal setting?

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Using slang

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Using correct grammar

Question 25

When giving a presentation, it's important to:

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Make eye contact with the audience

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Avoid eye contact

Question 26

Which of these vocal techniques helps with clear speech?

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Projecting your voice

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Speaking through your nose

Question 27

In a group discussion, it's important to:

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Take turns speaking

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Interrupt others

Question 28

A benefit of effective oral expression skills is:

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Improved social interactions

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Being able to talk for a long time

Question 29

When using body language, you should:

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Use gestures to emphasize your points

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Avoid using gestures

Question 30

To improve your public speaking skills, you should:

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Practice regularly

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Avoid practicing

Question 31

When organizing a speech or presentation, remember to:

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Plan a clear structure

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Include every detail you can think of

Question 32

Which of the following is the most appropriate language to use in a formal setting?

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Standard English

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Slang and informal language

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Technical jargon

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Colloquialisms

Question 33

How can visual aids enhance the effectiveness of a speech?

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Visual aids provide extra information that supports the speaker's message.

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Visual aids are only used to make the speech more visually appealing.

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Visual aids do not affect the effectiveness of a speech.

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of active listening?

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Looking at the speaker, nodding, and asking clarifying questions

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Talking over the speaker to share your own thoughts

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Ignoring the speaker and looking around the room

Question 35

Which of the following is an important aspect of giving an effective presentation?

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Using clear and concise language, maintaining eye contact, and varying your tone of voice

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Avoiding the use of visual aids

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Speaking quickly and in a monotone

Question 36

When participating in a discussion, it is important to:

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Respect different opinions, listen attentively to others, and avoid interrupting

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Try to dominate the conversation and impose your own views

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Ignore any opinions that differ from your own

Question 37

Which of the following is a strategy for improving your public speaking skills?

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Practice speaking regularly, seek feedback from others, and record yourself

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Focus only on speaking quickly and loudly

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Memorize speeches and avoid any improvisation

Question 38

When giving instructions, it is important to:

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Use clear and specific language, provide examples or demonstrations, and check for understanding

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Give vague or ambiguous instructions

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Use jargon or technical terms that may not be familiar to the listener

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

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Eye contact, facial expressions, and body language

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Verbal language and written words

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Pictures and diagrams

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Music and sound effects

Question 40

When receiving feedback, it is important to:

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Listen actively, consider the feedback objectively, and ask clarifying questions

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Become defensive and reject the feedback outright

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Ignore the feedback and continue doing things the same way

Question 41

What is an important aspect of conducting an interview?

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Preparing questions in advance, maintaining a professional demeanor, and listening attentively to the answers

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Making assumptions about the interviewee based on their appearance or background

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a good example of effective speaking?

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Talking over others

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Listening attentively

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Speaking clearly

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Using appropriate language

Question 43

When preparing for a presentation, it's best to:

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Organize your thoughts

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Speak as quickly as possible

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Read directly from a script

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Ignore feedback

Question 44

Active listening involves:

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Asking questions for clarification

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Avoiding eye contact

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Showing disinterest

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Interrupting the speaker

Question 45

When giving feedback on a speech, it's helpful to:

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Consider both strengths and areas for improvement

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Focus only on the positive aspects

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Criticize without providing suggestions

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Ignore non-verbal cues

Question 46

One of the main purposes of storytelling is:

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To entertain and share culture

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To provide mathematical equations

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To teach scientific concepts

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To offer instructions for building a model

Question 47

When feeling nervous before a speech, it's helpful to:

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Practice and prepare

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Avoid eye contact

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Take anxiety medication

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Imagine the audience in silly costumes

Question 48

To enhance storytelling:

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Use vivid language and build suspense

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Speak in a monotone

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Make up the ending as you go

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Ignore audience feedback