Master Oral Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening for Year 4 English

Question 1

In oral communication, which of these is **not** important?

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Reading aloud

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Speaking clearly

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Listening attentively

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Using body language

Question 2

What does body language help us show?

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Our feelings and thoughts

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The time

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Our favorite color

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Nothing

Question 3

Why do we use pictures and videos in presentations?

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To make them more interesting and easier to understand

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To fill up space

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To distract the audience

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To show off our drawing skills

Question 4

What makes a good speaker?

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Confidence and energy

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Speaking in a boring voice

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Talking very fast

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Not preparing

Question 5

Which type of speaking tries to convince people of something?

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Arguing

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Storytelling

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Interviewing

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Chit-chat

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an important element of clear and effective speaking?

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Mumbling

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Eye contact

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Clear pronunciation

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Appropriate body language

Question 7

When getting ready for a presentation, what should you do first?

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Identify your target audience

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Write a script

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Memorize your speech

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Choose a topic

Question 8

What is the main goal of active listening?

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To truly understand the speaker's message

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To appear interested in what the speaker is saying

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To interrupt the speaker when you disagree

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To show that you are superior to the speaker

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a tip for effective nonverbal communication?

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Fidget constantly

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Maintain eye contact

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Use gestures appropriately

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Adopt a relaxed posture

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a good way to end a conversation?

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Walking away without saying anything

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Saying goodbye

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Thanking the other person for talking

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Asking the other person if they have any questions

Question 11

When giving constructive criticism, it's best to:

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Be specific and provide suggestions for improvement

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Be vague and general

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Focus on the person's flaws

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Be negative and judgmental

Question 12

The best way to resolve a conflict peacefully is to:

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Talk it out and find a solution that works for both people

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Use violence

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Ignore the conflict and hope it goes away

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Blame the other person

Question 13

What is the best way to start a presentation?

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Tell the audience who you are and what you'll be talking about

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Start with a funny story

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Ask the audience a question

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Tell the audience about your favorite book

Question 14

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

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To change the audience's mind

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To tell the audience something

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To make the audience laugh

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To sum up a topic

Question 15

When listening attentively, you should:

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Make eye contact and show interest through nodding.

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Be distracted by your phone.

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Interrupt with questions constantly.

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Talk over the speaker to demonstrate attentiveness.

Question 16

To prepare well for a presentation, you should:

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Practice speaking in front of a mirror.

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Memorize the speech perfectly.

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Write out the speech word for word.

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Avoid preparing and speak spontaneously.

Question 17

The purpose of a debate is to:

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Learn and exchange ideas with others.

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Prove that you are right.

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Win an argument at all costs.

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Make fun of the other person.

Question 18

To resolve conflicts effectively, you should:

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Listen to each other and find a solution that works for everyone.

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Argue until one person gives up.

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Ignore the conflict and hope it goes away.

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Get someone else to solve the problem for you.

Question 19

When you speak clearly and confidently, you:

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Feel more self-assured

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Make it harder for others to understand you

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Look silly

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a type of non-verbal communication?

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Handwritten notes

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Facial expressions

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Body language

Question 21

When you're listening to someone, you should:

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Make eye contact and show you're interested

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Judge their opinions before they're finished speaking

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Interrupt them to share your own ideas

Question 22

In a discussion, it's important to:

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Respect others' opinions, even if you don't agree

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Try to always be the one talking

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Ignore what others have to say

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a benefit of effective oral communication?

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Wasting time

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Building relationships

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Exchanging information

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Avoiding misunderstandings

Question 24

How can we make sure that everyone understands what we're saying?

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Use easy-to-understand words

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Shout loudly

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Use lots of hard words

Question 25

Which of these helps you communicate effectively?

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Using clear gestures with your hands and body

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Talking very quickly

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Ignoring others when they are talking

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Talking over others

Question 26

When you talk with other people, it's important to:

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Talk respectfully and listen to what others think

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Always agree with what others say

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Try to talk more than anyone else

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Avoid looking at others

Question 27

What is the first step in preparing for a discussion?

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Getting information and organizing ideas

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Reciting memorized notes

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Asking for help

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Waiting until the last minute

Question 28

Which of the following is a type of oral communication skill that involves giving information?

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Explaining

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Arguing

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Persuading

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Criticizing

Question 29

What is the purpose of using gestures in oral communication?

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To emphasize points and help understanding

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To take up space and appear confident

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To avoid making eye contact with the audience

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To distract the audience from the speaker's message

Question 30

How should you start a group discussion?

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By raising your hand and waiting your turn

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By interrupting and talking over others

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By yelling as loud as you can

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By making a mean or hurtful comment

Question 31

What's the main purpose of making a presentation?

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To give information or convince people

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To make people laugh

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To show off how much you know

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To make everyone listen to you

Question 32

Which of these makes for an effective presentation?

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Looking at the audience and using gestures

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Reading word-for-word from a paper

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Speaking in a boring, flat voice

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Never pausing or using 'um' or 'ah'

Question 33

What's the aim of persuasive language?

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To convince or change someone's view

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To inform or teach someone

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To make someone laugh

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To talk about your own feelings

Question 34

What is the best way to understand what someone is saying?

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Listen attentively

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Think about something else

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Look away

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Talk over them

Question 35

You are sharing your favorite animal with your class. What should you do so that everyone can understand you?

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Speak clearly and loud enough

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Whisper quietly

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Talk very fast

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Speak very softly

Question 36

What is the proper way to ask a question in a group discussion?

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Raise your hand and wait to be called on

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Shout out your question

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Interrupt others to ask your question

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Just mumble your question

Question 37

What should you do if you don't understand what someone is saying?

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Ask them to explain or repeat

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Pretend you understand

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Ignore them

Question 38

Which of these is a good way to show you are listening to someone?

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Make eye contact

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Yawn

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Look at your phone

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Interrupt them

Question 39

You are talking to a friend about a movie.  What is a good way to show you are engaged in the conversation?

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Ask them questions about the movie

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Ignore them

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Roll your eyes

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Talk about something else

Question 40

How should you speak differently to a friend compared to a teacher?

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Use more formal language when speaking to a teacher

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There is no difference in how you should speak

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Use slang with both

Question 41

You are giving a presentation about your family. How should you organize your ideas?

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Use a clear structure with a beginning, middle, and end

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Read from a script without looking at the audience

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Just talk about whatever comes to mind

Question 42

What is the best way to start a group discussion?

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Greet everyone and introduce the topic

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Argue with someone immediately

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Start talking before everyone is ready

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Ignore the topic completely

Question 43

How should you end a conversation?

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Say goodbye and thank the other person

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Just walk away without saying anything

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Interrupt the other person

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Argue with the other person

Question 44

What is the first step in preparing an effective oral presentation?

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Define your purpose and audience

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Choose a topic that you are passionate about

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Practice your speech repeatedly

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Use humor to engage your audience

Question 45

What is the purpose of using body language in oral communication?

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Convey emotions and reinforce verbal messages

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Emphasize key points in the speech

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Distract the audience from the speaker's content

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Control the environment in which the presentation is given

Question 46

Which of the following types of oral communication involves a formal exchange of information?

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Interview

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Discussion

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Small group work

Question 47

What is the main goal of an impromptu speech?

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To deliver a speech without preparation

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To use detailed notes to support the speech

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To present a speech that is highly structured and rehearsed

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To memorize a speech word for word

Question 48

Which of the following is a common obstacle to effective oral communication?

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Stage fright

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Technical difficulties

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Uninterested audience

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Lack of time

Question 49

What is the purpose of using transitions in an oral presentation?

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To guide the audience through the speech

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To distract the audience from the speaker's main points

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To emphasize the speaker's credibility

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To add humor to the presentation

Question 50

Which of the following is a key element of effective vocal delivery?

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Clear enunciation and projection

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Using monotone and inflexion

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Talking over the audience

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Speaking at a rapid pace

Question 51

What is the role of feedback in oral communication?

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To improve the speaker's performance

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To validate the speaker's opinions

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To entertain the audience

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To criticize the speaker

Question 52

Which of the following is a strategy for engaging the audience in an oral presentation?

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Using storytelling and personal anecdotes

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Frequent pauses

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Repetitive hand gestures