Question

Read this excerpt from a speech meant for general public:

We are excited to welcome our students to this year’s awards ceremony. We would first like to congratulate students in Ms. Robinson’s class for their superior academic achievements.

Which revision will make the speech more appropriate for an audience of elementary students?
A. change “excited to welcome” to “pleased to receive.”
B. change “awards ceremony” to awards banquet.”
C. change “superior academic achievement” to “good grades.”
D. change “congratulate” to “laud.”

Answer 1

The answer to the question above is "C. change “superior academic achievement” to “good grades”" based on the speech on the question above. The targeted audiences above is elementary students which have a limited amount of vocabulary. Changing "superior academic achievement" phrase would be the best option.