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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 5th Standard

Look at the speaker in each picture. Say whether each one is a good speaker. Give reasons for your answer.

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Question

Look at the speaker in each picture. Say whether each one is a good speaker. Give reasons for your answer. 

Comprehension
Give Reasons
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Solution

  Remark Observation
Bad speaker Face displays lack of confidence. It seems to be speaking without planning. Points are not arranged well.
Bad Speaker Speaking very loudly to a disinterested audience.
Good speaker Extremely well organized with eye contact with the audience.
Bad Speaker Talking very softly without eye contact, thus making the listener disinterested.
Good speaker Looking at the person he is talking to and maintaining eye contact.
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Chapter 11: Be a Good Speaker - Things to do [Page 27]

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Balbharati English Standard 5 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 11 Be a Good Speaker
Things to do | Q 4. | Page 27
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Chapter 11 Be a Good Speaker
Things to do: | Q 4. | Page 7

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