This set of Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Debates and Speeches”.
1. A cultural event is the same as office.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The statement is false. A cultural event is different from office because participation in it is voluntary. Yet, these events also have their rules which must be adhered to.
2. What is the dress code for a normal cultural event?
a) Formal wear
b) Party wear
c) Home wear
d) Beach wear
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Explanation: The clothes at a cultural event should be formal and relaxed unless the occasion demands otherwise. It would be foolish to arrive at a beach party in a suit.
3. Which of these should be avoided at a cultural event?
a) Relaxation
b) Arguing
c) Socialising
d) Organizing
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Explanation: It is bad manners to enter into heated arguments in such events. These create a vitiated atmosphere and ruins everyone’s mood. A healthy debate, on the other hand is a politer way to voice your views without offending anybody.
4. Which of these points need not be considered for a debate?
a) Availability of precise information
b) Age of opponent
c) Fluency in language
d) Body language
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Explanation: Three points are to be considered before one goes for a debate. The first and foremost thing is the availability of authentic and precise information regarding the subject on which the debate is to be held. The second point is your fluency in language and third is your body language.
5. Which of these is not considered for a debate?
a) Availability of information
b) Fluency in language
c) Body language
d) Volume of the speaker
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Explanation: Three things are to be considered in a debate : availability of authentic and precise information regarding the subject, fluency in the language and the adequate use of body language.
6. Same rules apply for effective writing and oral presentation.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The statement is true. Same rules apply for effective writing and oral presentation. What holds good for effective writing applies equally to oral presentation.
7. Which of these are to be avoided in a debate?
a) Fights
b) Listening
c) Taking notes
d) Using rhetoric
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Explanation: Fights and arguments must be avoided in a debate. A few devices like rhetoric may be used to make the speech more forceful and effective.
8. Which of these debates is on-spot?
a) Extempore
b) In advance
c) Written
d) Personal
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Explanation: A debate can be of two types : with a topic given in advance or extempore. In the case when the topic is given in advance, it is worthwhile to construct a message carefully.
9. Which of these is not a type of speech?
a) Informative
b) Personal
c) Persuasive
d) Special occasion
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Explanation: There are three types of speeches. They are: informative, persuasive and special occasion. Informative speech generally centers on talking about people, things, etc..
10. Which of these is not a quality of a good debater?
a) Taking notes
b) Listening
c) Interrupting their opponent’s speech
d) Answering cross questions with confidence
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Explanation: Being a good speaker isn’t enough to be a good debater. One must also have the ability to treat one’s opponent with respect. This includes listening to their speech without speaking over them or interrupting them rudely.
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