Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"A maiden speech"

• A. Speech by a maid
• B. First speech of a new member
• C. A brief speech
• D. A long lecture
• E. A curtain lecture

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

First speech of a new member

A 'maiden speech' is the first speech given by a newly elected or appointed member. Therefore option B is the correct answer.

Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.