Question

You are a volunteer at an NGO. You have been asked to deliver a speech to the people of a village, explaining to them the importance of education. Which option serves as the best salutation?

• A. Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
• B. Respectful teachers,
• C. Welcome one and all,
• D. My dear villagers,

Answer 1

The correct option is C Welcome one and all,

The salutation is used to greet the audience before one starts with the actual speech.

The correct answers is Option C. While addressing to the villagers the speaker has to be polite and relatable. Thus, semi-formal language should be used and so 'Welcome one and all' suits the purpose in the given context.

Options A and B are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the villagers and not to the respected individuals mentioned.

Option D is incorrect as the language used is informal for the given situation.