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Knowing this, how can Maya best prepare her presentation? Maya is planning a presentation to persuade the audience to vote for year-round schools. Some members of the audience think a traditional school schedule is better.

A
She should ignore the concerns and hope no one mentions them.
B
She should boldly tell the audience that their point of view is wrong.
C
She should allow time for audience members to present information.
D
She should include information that addresses the objections.
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Which statement best describes the language she should use in her presentation? Maya, a student, is presenting the benefits of year-round schools to the local school board.

A
She should use formal language to show respect for her audience.
B
She should use informal language to show she is at ease with the audience.
C
She should use informal language to make the audience feel more comfortable.
D
She should use formal language to make the speech more technical.
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What is the most effective way to use eye contact while giving a presentation?

A
The presenter should choose one person to maintain eye contact with while speaking.
B
The presenter should make eye contact with only the audience members who are closest to the front.
C
The presenter should avoid making eye contact, as the audience may feel uncomfortable.
D
The presenter should scan the room and make eye contact with different audience members.
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Which type of language would be most appropriate for the presentation? Mr. Raphael is giving a club fair presentation to all students at the high school where he teaches. He will discuss the benefits of joining a club, such as gaining new social groups and learning new and interesting skills.

A
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he wants to ensure that his audience understands.
B
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is an expert on the topic.
C
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he is encouraging students to join something fun.
D
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is speaking in a school.
5

What is the most effective way to use hand gestures during a presentation?

A
Presenters should clap their hands to inform the audience to pay close attention.
B
Presenters should move their hands frequently to keep the audience’s attention.
C
Presenters should point to the presentation and use their hands to explain ideas.
D
Presenters should wave to audience members and point around the room.
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What will she need to take into consideration? Gabriela is planning to give a presentation about dinosaur extinction to her classmates.

A
She may need to use technical language to grab their attention.
B
She may need to define technical words related to extinction.
C
The topic that she has chosen may be too confusing for the class.
D
A presentation on dinosaur extinction may bore her classmates.
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What will he need to take into consideration? Raj is planning to present a surgical technique to medical students.

A
The information should be presented formally.
B
The presentation will need to be informal for comprehension.
C
The technical language may need to be clearly defined.
D
The topic may be sensitive to his audience.
8

What would be best for Abdul to include in his introduction? Abdul is speaking to high school seniors about what to expect in their first year at a particular college.

A
a clip of a parent telling an anecdote from college
B
a video montage of recent graduations
C
a map of the campus dorms and classrooms
D
a few pictures of typical freshman activities
9

Which verbal communication strategy would be most effective for Leonardo to use? Leonardo is giving a presentation to new employees about procedures, policies, and benefits.

A
He should enunciate clearly.
B
He should present quickly to save time.
C
He should speak softly to create suspense.
D
He should use a stern tone.
10

Which statement best explains how volume affects a presentation?

A
Speaking quietly will ensure that the audience listens.
B
Speaking loudly may make the presentation less interesting.
C
Speaking quietly may make the presentation hard to follow.
D
Speaking loudly will help the listeners understand the information.
11

What is the most effective way to use eye contact while giving a presentation?

A
The presenter should scan the room and make eye contact with different audience members.
B
The presenter should avoid making eye contact, as the audience may feel uncomfortable.
C
The presenter should choose one person to maintain eye contact with while speaking.
D
The presenter should make eye contact with only the audience members who are closest to the front.
12

What will he need to take into consideration? Raj is planning to present a surgical technique to medical students.

A
The presentation will need to be informal for comprehension.
B
The information should be presented formally.
C
The topic may be sensitive to his audience.
D
The technical language may need to be clearly defined.
13

What would be best for Abdul to include in his introduction? Abdul is speaking to high school seniors about what to expect in their first year at a particular college.

A
a few pictures of typical freshman activities
B
a clip of a parent telling an anecdote from college
C
a video montage of recent graduations
D
a map of the campus dorms and classrooms
14

Which type of language would be most appropriate for the presentation? Mr. Raphael is giving a club fair presentation to all students at the high school where he teaches. He will discuss the benefits of joining a club, such as gaining new social groups and learning new and interesting skills.

A
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is speaking in a school.
B
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he is encouraging students to join something fun.
C
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is an expert on the topic.
D
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he wants to ensure that his audience understands.
15

What is the most effective way to use hand gestures during a presentation?

A
Presenters should point to the presentation and use their hands to explain ideas.
B
Presenters should wave to audience members and point around the room.
C
Presenters should clap their hands to inform the audience to pay close attention.
D
Presenters should move their hands frequently to keep the audience’s attention.
16

Which statement best describes the language she should use in her presentation? Maya, a student, is presenting the benefits of year-round schools to the local school board.

A
She should use formal language to show respect for her audience.
B
She should use informal language to show she is at ease with the audience.
C
She should use formal language to make the speech more technical.
D
She should use informal language to make the audience feel more comfortable.
17

Knowing this, how can Maya best prepare her presentation? Maya is planning a presentation to persuade the audience to vote for year-round schools. Some members of the audience think a traditional school schedule is better.

A
She should boldly tell the audience that their point of view is wrong.
B
She should allow time for audience members to present information.
C
She should include information that addresses the objections.
D
She should ignore the concerns and hope no one mentions them.
18

Which statement best explains how volume affects a presentation?

A
Speaking quietly will ensure that the audience listens.
B
Speaking loudly will help the listeners understand the information.
C
Speaking loudly may make the presentation less interesting.
D
Speaking quietly may make the presentation hard to follow.
19

Which verbal communication strategy would be most effective for Leonardo to use? Leonardo is giving a presentation to new employees about procedures, policies, and benefits.

A
He should present quickly to save time.
B
He should enunciate clearly.
C
He should use a stern tone.
D
He should speak softly to create suspense.
20

What will she need to take into consideration? Gabriela is planning to give a presentation about dinosaur extinction to her classmates.

A
She may need to use technical language to grab their attention.
B
A presentation on dinosaur extinction may bore her classmates.
C
The topic that she has chosen may be too confusing for the class.
D
She may need to define technical words related to extinction.

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