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Speech/debate - class-VIII

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You are a member of a social service club. You have been asked to deliver a speech to the people of a neighborhood, explaining to them the importance of good sanitation and hygiene practices. Which option is the best salutation?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

  2. Respectful teachers,

  3. Welcome one and all,

  4. My dear villagers,

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The salutation is used to greet the audience before one starts with the actual speech.
The correct answers is Option C. While addressing to the people of the neighborhood the speaker has to be polite and relatable. Thus, semi-formal language should be used and so 'Welcome one and all' suits the purpose in the given context.
Options A and B are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the villagers and not to the respected individuals mentioned.
Option D is incorrect as the language used is informal for the given situation.

Your class is conducting the morning assembly, and you have decided to deliver a speech to address the problem of growing violence in children. Identify the option which has the appropriate salutation. 

speech/debate writing english

  1. Honourable Judges, teachers, and friends,

  2. Dear friends,

  3. Respected friends and teachers,

  4. A very good morning to you all,

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
We should always acknowledge and greet the audience before starting with the topic of a speech.
The appropriate salutation is Option D. The speech is being delivered during the morning assembly in the class where there are the speaker's classmates and class teacher. The speaker knows them all and thus can greet them together.
Option A is incorrect as there are no judges to rectify or judge the speech in the given scenario.
Option B is incorrect as there is a teacher in the class and so the speaker cannot address everyone as 'friends'.
Option C is incorrect as his classmates are not elderly and respected as his teacher and so the salutation stands inappropriate.

It is teacher's day and you have been asked to deliver a speech to commemorate the occasion at your school. Which of the options is the best salutation for your speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Hello everyone,

  2. Respected Principal, Teachers, and My Dear Friends,

  3. Respected members of the school,

  4. Dear all,

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
We should always acknowledge and greet the audience before starting with the topic of a speech.
The correct answer is Option B. This is because the speaker addresses the respected members attending the program like the Principal and the teachers along with his school mates, specifying each of them separately to suit the occasion.
Option A is incorrect as the language or the approach is very informal for the occasion.
Option C is incorrect as everyone attending the program do not hold the same designation and thus everyone cannot be addressed as respected members.
Option D is incorrect as the language or the approach is very informal and it is not an appropriate greeting for the occasion.

You have been invited as a guest speaker for the inaugural ceremony of a college. You are addressing all the teachers and students at the college in your speech. Which of the following is the best salutation?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Respectful teachers,

  2. Dear everyone,

  3. Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

  4. A very good morning to one and all,

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The salutation is used to greet the audience before one starts with the actual speech.
The correct answers is Option D. While addressing to the teachers and students of the college the speaker has to be polite and formal. Since, the audience is not of the same age group 'A very good morning to one and all' suits the purpose in the given context.
Options A and C are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the student and the teachers and not only to the respected individuals mentioned in the options.
Option B is incorrect as the language used is informal for the given situation.

You have been asked to deliver a speech on 'Climate Change and Strategies'. Select the appropriate salutation.

speech/debate writing english

  1. A very good afternoon to all of you,

  2. Hello everyone,

  3. Climate change is a buzzword of the day....

  4. Thank you all for coming today,

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
We should always acknowledge and greet the audience before starting with the topic of a speech. A proper salutation serves the purpose of proper greetings.
The correct answer is Option A. While starting with a global issue the salutation should be short and polite and then the speaker starts introducing the topic. Thus, Option A serves as the correct salutation here.
Option B is incorrect as the salutation is too informal for the purpose.
Option C is incorrect as it starts introducing the topic without greeting the audience.
Option D is incorrect as 'thank you' is generally used to conclude a speech or a program and does not suit as a proper salutation.

You are a volunteer at an NGO. You have been asked to deliver a speech to the people of a village, explaining to them the importance of education. Which option serves as the best salutation?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

  2. Respectful teachers,

  3. Welcome one and all,

  4. My dear villagers,

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The salutation is used to greet the audience before one starts with the actual speech.
The correct answers is Option C. While addressing to the villagers the speaker has to be polite and relatable. Thus, semi-formal language should be used and so 'Welcome one and all' suits the purpose in the given context.
Options A and B are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the villagers and not to the respected individuals mentioned.
Option D is incorrect as the language used is informal for the given situation.

It is women's day and you have been asked to deliver a speech for the occasion at your school. Which option is the best salutation for the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Respected all,

  2. Hello everybody,

  3. Honourable Principal, Teachers, and my dear friends,

  4. To whom it may concern,

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We should always acknowledge and greet the audience before starting with the topic of a speech.
The correct answer is Option C. This is because the speaker addresses the respected members attending the program like the Principal and the teachers along with his school mates, specifying each of them separately to suit the occasion.
Option A is incorrect as everyone attending the program do not hold the same designation and thus everyone cannot be addressed as respected members.
Option B is incorrect as the language or the approach is very informal for the occasion.
Option D is incorrect as the greeting does not specify anyone in particular whereas everyone in the school is somehow known or related to the speaker.

It is teacher's day and you have been asked to deliver a speech to commemorate the occasion at your school. Which of the options is the most suitable to include in your speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. I am so happy to be speaking to you all today....

  2. I am honored to be here today to speak....

  3. I couldn't have been happier...

  4. I have been requested to deliver a speech...

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B. The speech is to be delivered on Teacher's Day, thus the language needs to be formal and the tone should be polite.
Options A and C are incorrect as the sentences are informal for a teacher's day speech.
Option D is incorrect as the language is inappropriate for the situation.

Your class is conducting the morning assembly, and you have decided to deliver a speech to address the problem of growing violence in children. Identify which option is the most suitable for beginning the speech.

speech/debate writing english

  1. Kids are becoming angry these days...

  2. It is a matter of concern that violence among children has risen...

  3. I am going to speak on the topic of growing violence in children.

  4. What is 'growing violence in children'?

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B. It introduces a sensitive topic in a very formal yet simple way to the audience mentioning that it is a matter of concern.
Option A, C and D are incorrect as they are inappropriate for the situation and do not adhere to the format of speech writing and delivery.

Timothy must deliver a speech for his friend's wedding. Which of the following is the best salutation for the occasion?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

  2. Respectful teachers,

  3. Friends and family of the bride and groom,

  4. Welcome one and all,

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option C. The speech is on the occasion of the wedding so all the members present there must be greeted. So, 'Friends and family of the bride and groom' is the appropriate salutation for this situation.
Options A and B are incorrect as the people addressed here are inappropriate.
Option D is incorrect as the salutation is very general and inaccurate.

You have been asked to deliver a speech on 'Climate Change and Strategies'. Select the most appropriate line to include in the speech.

speech/debate writing english

  1. The topic of my speech is 'Climate Change and Strategies.'

  2. I am going to talk about climate change and strategies.

  3. Are you aware that climate change has already damaged...

  4. Strategies are methods or ways one can...

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The appropriate line to include in the speech is Option C. When speaking on 'Climate change and strategies', it is important to discuss the present problems faced and then about the strategies to cope with this problem. Option C introduces the problem well.
Options A and B are incorrect as they just mention the topic and are not explanatory.
Option D is incorrect as the speech is not about 'Strategies'.

Your class is organizing an event, and you have decided to deliver a speech to welcome all those attending the event. Identify which option is the most suitable for the speech.

speech/debate writing english

  1. Kids and parents, welcome all....

  2. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for coming and welcome you all....

  3. I am going to speak on the topic...

  4. What is an event?

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B. When an event is being organized in the class the tone should be warm and formal. So, Option B suits best for the given situation.
Option A is incorrect as the tone is too informal for the situation.
Options C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of a 'welcome speech'.

You are a member of a social service club. You have been asked to deliver a speech to the people of a neighbourhood, explaining to them the importance of good sanitation and hygiene practices. Which option is the most appropriate to include in the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Hey, you all must be knowing about...

  2. Apt sanitation and hygiene methods are prerequisites for the purpose of...

  3. Good sanitation and hygiene are essential to the health...

  4. What is sanitation? What is hygiene?

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option C. The speech is being delivered to the people of the neighborhood and so the language should be formal yet simple.
Option A is incorrect as the tone is informal and is thus inappropriate.
Option B is incorrect as the language used is difficult and may not be understood by everybody.
Option D is incorrect as the purpose of the speech is not being fulfilled by the questions.

Your school's cultural club has performed very well in the recent interschool competitions. As the head of the club, you have been asked to deliver a speech to congratulate all the members and teachers of the club. 
Which option is the best salutation for the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. I am standing here today...

  2. Honourable judges, teachers, and my dear friends,

  3. Good afternoon everyone,

  4. Respected friends and teachers,

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The salutation is used to greet the audience before one starts with the actual speech.
The correct answers is Option C. While addressing to the teachers and members of the club, the speaker has to be polite and formal. Since, the audience is not of the same age group 'Good afternoon everyone' suits the purpose in the given context.
Options B are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the members and the teachers of the club and so individual do not have to be addressed separately.
Options A and D are incorrect as they stand irrelevant and inappropriate to the given context.

Sheetal has been asked to deliver a speech to welcome all the delegates at an international conference. 

Which of the following is the best salutation?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

  2. Respectful teachers,

  3. Welcome one and all,

  4. Dear everyone,

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option A. Since, Sheetal is asked to deliver a speech at an international conference all the members present there should be greeted politely and formally. So, inclusion of 'Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen' is appropriate for the situation.
Options B,C and D are incorrect as they do not suit to the given context.

Seema is participating in an elocution competition and has to prepare a speech on the topic, 'Natural Disaster.'
Which option is a suitable salutation for the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. I am standing here today...

  2. Respected teachers and friends,

  3. Respected friends and dear teachers,

  4. Honourable judges, teachers, and my dear friends,

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option D. The speech is for a competition and the audience will include judges, teachers and students. Thus the speaker should greet the respectable persons and the students individually and so 'Honourable judges, teachers, and my dear friends,' is an appropriate salutation for this situation.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of appropriate salutation in this context.

You have been asked to deliver a speech on 'Space Exploration'. Select the most appropriate line to include in the speech.

speech/debate writing english

  1. The topic of my speech is 'Space Exploration.'

  2. I am going to talk about space exploration.

  3. Are you aware that the amount of investment in space exploration....

  4. Space may be defined as...

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option C. After the salutation and introduction the development of space science and explorations can be discussed with the investments involved in it.
Options A and B are incorrect as they are very obsolete ways to introduce the topic.
Option D is incorrect as the topic is 'Space exploration' and not 'Space'.

It is your first day as the teacher of second-grade students. You enter the class and decide to introduce yourself to the students in a speech. Which of the following would be a suitable line to include in the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. We are gathered here today to...

  2. I must notify you all of the recent....

  3. If you all should be so kind as to lend me your ears for this moment...

  4. I hope we all can work together and learn new things...

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option D. The teacher being introduced to the class should make the students feel comfortable and so the language to address them should be semi-formal and polite so that the students can relate to it.
Option A is incorrect as the statement does not match the given situation. The class is going to be held at the same place everyday.
Option B is incorrect as the tone is very stern and strict and the speech is not to notify something but to introduce the teacher.
Option C is incorrect as the language used is too formal for students.

You have been asked to deliver a speech to children aged between 5 to 10 about the importance of being punctual. Which of the following would be a suitable salutation for your speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Dear friends,

  2. Respected children,

  3. Good morning to everyone,

  4. Hi all,

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct greetings is Option C. The audience are children aged 5 to 10 years, thus the greetings should be simple and polite.
Option A is incorrect as the audience is not the same age group and thus cannot be addressed as friends.
Option B is incorrect as the students are young and they do not need to be addressed with too much respect.
Option D is incorrect as the salutation is way to informal for the situation.

You are a member of a sports club. You have been asked to deliver a speech to all the members of the club who have gathered together to celebrate the opening of a new sports ground. Which option is the most appropriate to include in the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Hey, you all must be knowing about...

  2. I am pleased to announce the...

  3. Sports is an ideal means to stay fit...

  4. On this historic day, I declare...

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B. Being a member of the club the tone of the speech has to be semi-formal where the emotions can be portrayed but in a controlled way and language should be used accordingly.
Option A is incorrect as the language used is very informal for the situation mentioned.
Option C and Option D are incorrect as they stand irrelevant according to the context.

It is your first day as the teacher of second-grade students. You enter the class and decide to introduce yourself to the students in a speech. Which of the following would be a suitable salutation for the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. Good morning, class!

  2. Hi kids!

  3. Dear children,

  4. Respected students,

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The correct greetings is Option A. The teacher being newly introduced to the class should be polite but formal.
Options B and C are incorrect as the greetings are too informal and semi-formal respectively and they do not suit in the given situation.
Option D is incorrect as the students are young and they do not need to be addressed with too much respect.

You have been invited as a guest speaker for the inaugural ceremony of a college. You are addressing all the teachers and students at the college in your speech. Which of the following best fits into the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. I am really happy that you called me today...

  2. I am going to deliver a speech on this day...

  3. Can someone please tell me what an inauguration is?

  4. Firstly, I would like to congratulate you all on this momentous day...

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option D. An inaugural function is a formal event and thus being the guest speaker the language to be used in the speech should be formal and appropriate.
Option A is incorrect as the language is informal and inappropriate for the situation.
Options B and C are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of formal speech writing and delivery.

Your school's cultural club has performed very well in the recent interschool competitions. As the head of the club, you have been asked to deliver a speech to congratulate all the members and teachers of the club. 
Which option can best be included in the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. You all have done a good job...

  2. You have all performed with dedication and determination...

  3. I would like to deliver a speech...

  4. I will now talk to you about...

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B. Being the head of the club the speaker knows everyone quite well and so the language used to deliver a speech should be semi-formal yet appropriate for the situation.
Option a is incorrect as the language used is informal and the teachers cannot be addressed so informally.
Options C and D are incorrect as they are insignificant information and can be omitted in this context.

You have been asked to deliver a speech to children aged between 5 to 10 about the importance of being punctual. Which of the following would fit the context of your speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. I am honored to be speaking to you regarding...

  2. The topic I will be speaking to you all about...

  3. Have you ever wondered why you are late to class?

  4. I must take this opportunity to address the issue of punctuality...

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option C. The Speech is being delivered to children aged 5-10 years and so the language should be easy, polite and relatable. Thus, semi-formal introduction is used here.
Options A and D are incorrect as they are too formal for the children.
Option B is incorrect as it is an obsolete way to introduce a topic. A topic should be made interesting for children to grasp their attention.

It is women's day and you have been asked to deliver a speech for the occasion at your school. Which option is the best to include in the speech?

speech/debate writing english

  1. As we all are aware, it is women's day today...

  2. Let's all talk about women and their progress...

  3. I am here to speak to you about...

  4. The achievements that women have contributed to the world cannot be ignored...

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The correct sentence to be included in the speech is Option D. In a speech on 'Women's Day' the importance and contribution of women to the society should be discussed.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the sentences are irrelevant and do not signify the topic to be discussed appropriately.
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