The textbook recommends a number of strategies to combat the dreaded 'ers' and 'ums' that many speakers use when they are nervous.Which of the following is not one of the ways to overcome the 'ums'?
A) Speak more rapidly.
B) Speak more slowly.
C) Use silent pauses.
D) Rehearse the speech with family or friends.
E) Use a pause to identify the word you want to use next.

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Speaking more rapidly can actually increase the use of filler words such as 'ums' and 'ers'. Slowing down and using silent pauses can help reduce the use of these filler words. Rehearsing with family or friends and using pauses to identify the next word are also effective strategies.

The Textbook Recommends a Number of Strategies to Combat the Dreaded