Speaking Skills for Year 6 English: Enhance Your Communication Abilities

Question 1

How can we ensure everyone has a chance to share their ideas in a group discussion?

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Establish clear rules for respectful speaking

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Make everyone raise their hand before speaking

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Only allow people to speak when you call on them

Question 2

Active listening means:

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Paying attention to what someone is saying and how they're saying it

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Talking over someone else

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Summarising the speaker's points

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Avoiding eye contact

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a purpose of speaking?

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To listen

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To inform

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To persuade

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To entertain

Question 4

How can you make sure your audience stays interested in your presentation?

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Use humor and share personal experiences.

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Speak in a dull tone.

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Read directly from your notes.

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Don't look at your audience.

Question 5

When using visual aids in a presentation, which action is inappropriate for engaging your audience?

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Speaking directly to the visual aids instead of the audience

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Using contrasting colors for better readability

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Including relevant images to illustrate key points

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Using videos or animations to explain complex concepts

Question 6

Which of these is not a good way to communicate effectively?

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Talking over others

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Maintaining eye contact and facial expressions

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Speaking clearly and loudly

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Using gestures to emphasize points

Question 7

When listening to someone, how can you show that you are paying attention?

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Nodding, making eye contact and asking questions

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Avoiding eye contact, fidgeting

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Interrupting them to ask questions

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Faking interest by pretending to listen

Question 8

When speaking effectively, it's essential to:

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Use clear and concise language

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Speak fast and at a high volume

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Avoid making eye contact with the audience

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Read directly from your notes without pausing

Question 9

What does active listening involve?

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Fully engaging with the speaker's message and trying to understand their perspective

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Paying attention only to the speaker's tone of voice

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Interrupting the speaker to ask questions

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Pretending to listen while thinking about something else

Question 10

During a presentation, it's crucial to:

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Be well-prepared and practice beforehand

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Rely solely on visual aids to convey your message

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Avoid using any props or materials

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Maintain a monotone voice throughout the presentation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of participating in discussions?

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Avoiding exposure to diverse viewpoints

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Exchanging ideas and perspectives

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Developing critical thinking and analytical skills

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Building confidence and improving speaking abilities

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of using body language while speaking?

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To express emotions, convey messages, and engage the audience

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To distract the audience from the speaker's message

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To avoid making eye contact with the audience

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To hide nervousness and anxiety

Question 13

Which characteristic is essential for a successful discussion?

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Participants actively listening to each other's perspectives

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One person dominating the conversation

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Participants avoiding disagreements and differing opinions

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Participants concealing their true thoughts and feelings

Question 14

How can you effectively ask clarifying questions during a discussion?

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Use polite phrases like 'Could you explain that further?'

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Interrupt the speaker and ask unrelated questions

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Remain silent and hope to understand later on

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Avoid asking questions to maintain the discussion's flow

Question 15

What is the main responsibility of a chairperson in a discussion?

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To guide the discussion and ensure everyone has a chance to participate

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To take over the discussion and express only their own opinions

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To allow participants to speak whenever they want, even if it disrupts the flow

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To avoid participating and focus solely on managing time

Question 16

Which technique is effective for improving your speaking skills?

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Practice regularly and seek feedback to enhance your abilities

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Memorize scripts and deliver them without any variation or spontaneity

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Speak as quickly as possible to cover more content

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Avoid using pauses or fillers, such as 'um' or 'like'

Question 17

Which of the following actions can help you become a more effective presenter?

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Using body language to express your ideas clearly

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Speaking rapidly to finish your presentation quickly

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Using a monotone voice throughout your presentation

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Avoiding eye contact with your audience

Question 18

What is the first step in practicing active listening?

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Making eye contact with the speaker

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Frequently interrupting the speaker to ask questions

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Ignoring the speaker's body language

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Changing the topic of the conversation

Question 19

Why is it beneficial to use transition words in your speech?

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They help connect ideas and make your speech flow smoothly

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They make your audience confused

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They indicate that you are about to finish speaking

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They emphasize specific points

Question 20

Which of the following is a good way to prepare for a presentation?

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Practicing your speech in front of a mirror

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Memorizing your speech exactly

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Reading your speech from a script

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Avoiding preparation entirely

Question 21

What is the key difference between a persuasive speech and an informative speech?

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A persuasive speech aims to convince the audience of a particular viewpoint, while an informative speech simply presents information.

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A persuasive speech is longer than an informative speech.

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An informative speech uses more technical language than a persuasive speech.

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There is no difference between a persuasive speech and an informative speech.

Question 22

In this unit, we learned about ways to improve our speaking skills. Which technique helps you connect with your audience?

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Using body language and eye contact

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Reading a prepared speech word-for-word

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Speaking very quickly to get through lots of information

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Avoiding any kind of props or visual aids

Question 23

When making a presentation, it is important to:

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Engage the audience with an interesting introduction

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Speak in a monotonous tone

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Avoid using visual aids

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Focus on reading directly from your notes

Question 24

When preparing a presentation, it's a good idea to:

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Start with an engaging hook to grab the audience's attention

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Include as much information as possible to cover the topic thoroughly

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Avoid using visuals

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Memorize the entire presentation word-for-word

Question 25

When participating in a discussion, it's important to:

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Be respectful of others' opinions

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Interrupt others frequently

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Only focus on sharing your own views

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Avoid making eye contact

Question 26

When communicating effectively in a presentation, which of the following should **not** be done?

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Use technical jargon

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Maintain eye contact with the audience

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Use clear and concise language

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Use appropriate body language

Question 27

Which of the following skills is **not** helpful in developing effective discussions?

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Dominating the conversation

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Respecting other people's opinions

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Being open to different perspectives

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Preparing your points in advance

Question 28

What is the main purpose of using persuasive language in a presentation?

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To convince the audience to accept a point of view

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To inform the audience

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To entertain the audience

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To create a sense of humor

Question 29

What is the first step in preparing for a presentation?

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Choosing a topic

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Writing a script

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Designing slides

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Practicing delivery

Question 30

Why is active listening important?

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It makes the other person feel respected and understood

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It shows that you are not interested in what they have to say

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It allows you to interrupt them when you want to speak

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It helps you to correct their grammar and pronunciation

Question 31

Which of the following is a characteristic of a productive discussion?

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Everyone has the chance to share their thoughts

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Only one person speaks and dominates the conversation

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People don't really listen to each other's opinions

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The discussion focuses on many different topics

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for improving your speaking skills?

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Memorize speeches word-for-word

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Practice often

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Record yourself and listen back

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Get feedback from others

Question 33

Why is it helpful to use gestures while speaking?

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It helps you emphasize points and make your speech more engaging

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It distracts the audience from what you are saying

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It shows that you are nervous

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It can replace words and phrases

Question 34

Which technique can enhance effective communication?

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Maintaining eye contact

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Speaking loudly without clarity

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Using slang that may not be understood by all

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Interrupting others frequently

Question 35

What is at the core of active listening?

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Paying undivided attention and seeking clarification

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Responding with brief, one-word answers

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Avoiding eye contact

Question 36

Which of these scenarios best illustrates a discussion?

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Students sharing diverse perspectives on a topic

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A teacher delivering a lecture

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Two friends having a personal conversation

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A student presenting a prepared report

Question 37

How does body language contribute to an effective speech?

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It enhances emotional expression and supports the spoken message

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It is not relevant to the success of a speech

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It can be distracting to the audience

Question 38

Which strategy is recommended to manage nervousness before a speech?

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Practicing the speech thoroughly in advance

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Reading the speech directly from a prepared script

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Memorizing the entire speech word for word

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

Question 39

What is the main purpose of using transitions when giving a speech?

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To smoothly connect ideas and guide the listener's understanding

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To help the audience memorize key points

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To impress the audience with sophisticated language

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To give the speaker time for breaks

Question 40

Which characteristics define an effective speaker?

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Clarity of speech, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage the audience

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Frequent use of humor, wit, and sarcasm

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Speed of delivery, loudness, and excessive gestures

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Nervous habits such as fidgeting and lack of eye contact

Question 41

Why is constructive feedback important in improving speaking skills?

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It helps speakers identify areas for improvement and growth

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It makes speakers feel appreciated and confident

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It provides entertainment for the audience

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It discourages speakers from taking risks and trying new approaches

Question 42

What should you NOT do when communicating effectively?

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Talking over others

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Speaking at a comfortable volume

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Using clear language

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Maintaining eye contact

Question 43

When presenting, it is important to:

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Organize your speech clearly

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Speak very quickly

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Avoid using visual aids

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Use complicated jargon

Question 44

What is a benefit of active listening?

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Improved understanding

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Distracted thoughts

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Confused thinking

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Poor communication

Question 45

In a group discussion, you should:

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Respect others' opinions

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Talk over others

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Ignore opposing views

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Interrupt frequently

Question 46

What non-verbal cue shows interest?

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Nodding

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Frowning

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Crossed arms

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Looking away

Question 47

When preparing a speech, you should:

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Practice beforehand

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Memorize it word-for-word

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Avoid using visual aids

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Ignore your audience

Question 48

In a conversation, it is important to:

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Take turns speaking

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Talk over others

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Control the conversation

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Ignore what others say

Question 49

Which type of speech is formal?

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Oration

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Group discussion

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Impromptu speech

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Conversation

Question 50

When giving a presentation, you should:

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Use visual aids to support your points

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Use difficult language

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Avoid using visuals

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Speak very fast