Answer Key

Presenting – Comprehension Check

  1. Which of the options best completes this sentence? “There are many ways...” [to increase business exposure] 

    There are many ways to increase business exposure
  2. “PRIOR to your public speaking on stage” means  [before the speech] 

    prior to - preceding; before
  3. How can you reduce stress before your presentation?  [by thinking positively and taking deep breaths] 

    Use the tactic of elite athletes by visualizing a positive outcome and using deep belly breathing to reduce stress and build confidence.
  4. There is a grammar mistake in this sentence: “Introduce yourself to a little members of the audience in the front row.”Which of the options has the mistake?  [to a little members of the audience] 

    Introduce yourself to a few members of the audience in the front row.
  5. There is a grammar mistake in this sentence: “If you know your topic, your pre-speaking fears will evaporate quick.”Which of the options has the mistake?  [fears will evaporate quick] 

    If you know your topic, your pre-speaking fears will quickly evaporate.
  6. The text advises REHEARSING several times before the big talk. What should you do?  [train your talk] 

    to rehearse – practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation
  7. “Your fears will EVAPORATE over time” means  [your fears will be gone] 

    to evaporate – to disappear; vanish; fade
  8. Which of the statements is right?  [The size of your audience is not important.] 

    In your business-speaking career, you will speak to groups of 30 to 3,000. One discovery you will make is that the size of the audience makes no difference.
  9. Which of the recommendations might benefit to easing your nerves? [making friends with some of the people in front] 

    Prior to your public speaking on stage, introduce yourself to a few members of the audience in the front row. During your talk look these people in the eye to ease your nerves and connect with your audience.
  10. Comparing to endless phone calls, presenting a non-sales informative speech makes your potential customers [more receptive to listening to your offer] 

    Presenting a non-sales informative speech warms up your target market and builds trust. Unlike endless cold calls the people you present to and follow up with are more receptive to listening to your offering of products and services