Question

You have been invited as a guest speaker for the inaugural ceremony of a college. You are addressing all the teachers and students at the college in your speech. Which of the following is the best salutation?

• A. Respectful teachers,
• B. Dear everyone,
• C. Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
• D. A very good morning to one and all,

Answer 1

The correct option is D A very good morning to one and all,

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

The correct answers is Option D. While addressing to the teachers and students of the college the speaker has to be polite and formal. Since, the audience is not of the same age group 'A very good morning to one and all' suits the purpose in the given context.

Options A and C are incorrect as the speech is being addressed to the student and the teachers and not only to the respected individuals mentioned in the options.

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