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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?

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  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.

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  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?

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  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 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?

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  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?

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  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.

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  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?

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  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.

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  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.

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  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?

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  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.