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Using notes is okay if you don’t read everything

True. Notes help you remember ideas, but you should still look at the audience.

Good public speakers never feel nervous.

False. Many good speakers feel nervous, but they learn how to manage it.

Your audience doesn’t care about how you speak.

False. The audience notices your voice, body language, and confidence—they do care!

Practicing in front of friends or family can help you improve.

True. Practice helps you become more confident and ready to speak.

Speaking quietly so no one hears is a good strategy.

False. You need to speak loudly enough so everyone can hear and understand you.

Using your hands to show ideas is helpful.

True. Gestures help the audience understand your points.

Making mistakes in a speech is always bad and must be avoided.

False. Everyone makes mistakes! Staying calm and continuing is more important.

Standing straight with good posture can help your speech.

True. Good posture shows confidence and helps your voice project.

Confidence is an important part of public speaking.

True. Confidence helps your audience trust and listen to you.

Talking too fast to finish quickly is good.

False. Speaking too fast can make it hard for the audience to understand you.

Using interesting examples can make your speech better.

True. Examples make your ideas easier to understand and more memorable.

You should memorize your speech perfectly and never adapt.

False. Being flexible helps you sound natural and respond to your audience.

Eye contact with the audience is important.

True. Eye contact helps you connect and show confidence.

Saying “um” or “uh” a lot is a good way to fill time.

False. Filler words can distract your audience. It’s better to pause and breathe.

Pausing sometimes can make your speech clearer.

True. Pausing helps your audience understand and follow you.

It’s okay to read your speech word by word without looking up.

False. Reading all the time can make your speech boring. Look up at the audience!

Smiling can make your audience feel more comfortable.

True. Smiling shows friendliness and confidence.

You should never practice before giving a speech.

False. Practicing helps you feel more confident and speak more clearly.

Gestures can help make your speech more interesting.

True. Using your hands and body makes your speech engaging.

Speaking loudly helps everyone hear you.

True. A clear, strong voice helps your audience understand you.

You should always look at the floor when speaking in front of people.

False. Looking at the audience helps you connect with them and show confidence.