The Textbook Recommends a Number of Strategies to Combat the Dreaded

question 5

Multiple Choice

The textbook recommends a number of strategies to combat the dreaded 'ers' and 'ums' that many speakers use when they are nervous.Which of the following is not one of the ways to overcome the 'ums'?

• A) Speak more rapidly.
• B) Speak more slowly.
• C) Use silent pauses.
• D) Rehearse the speech with family or friends.
• E) Use a pause to identify the word you want to use next.

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