MF 1 Active Speaking Post-test

What is one way to speak clearly?

• Speak rapidly without thinking

• Enunciate and avoid filler words

• Use complicated words to sound impressive

• Speak in a monotone

Why is confidence important when speaking?

• It helps you overpower the audience

• It ensures that your message is better than others'

• It helps you project authority and keep the audience engaged

• It allows you to speak longer

How can you improve your speech structure?

• Add more complex information

• Organize your thoughts logically with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion

• Speak without any preparation

• Skip the introduction and conclusion

What is the key to being concise in speaking?

• Provide more examples

• Stay focused on your main point and avoid unnecessary details

• Use technical terms and long sentences

• Repeat your main points several times

What is the benefit of using pauses during a speech?

• It gives the speaker time to think of more examples.

• It makes the speech longer.

• It allows the audience to process the information.

• It interrupts the flow of ideas.

What should you avoid when trying to speak confidently?

• Making eye contact with the audience

• Using clear, strong body language

• Speaking too softly and avoiding eye contact

• Pausing between points

How should you tailor your speech to the audience?

• Speak based only on what you know without considering the audience’s needs

• Simplify or adjust your language depending on the audience’s knowledge

• Use technical terms to sound professional

• Ignore the audience’s feedback

How does body language affect your speech?

• It distracts the audience.

• It strengthens your message and shows confidence.

• It has no impact on your message.

• It makes you look unsure.

How can eye contact help with effective speaking?

• It distracts the audience from your message.

• It intimidates the audience.

• It engages the audience and builds trust.

• It allows you to avoid pausing.

What does active listening involve as a speaker?

• Ignoring the audience and focusing on speaking.

• Responding to the audience’s reactions and adjusting your message.

• Speaking over the audience to maintain control.

• Avoiding interaction with the audience.