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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?

  1. Good morning, class!

  2. Hi kids!

  3. Dear children,

  4. Respected students,


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?

  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...


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?

  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...


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?

  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...


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?

  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...


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.