Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?
A)I want to speak with greater enthusiasm.
B)I will try to use gestures that are smooth and natural.
C)I do not handle visual aids clumsily.
D)I am relaxed when I speak to large groups.

Question

Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?
A)I want to speak with greater enthusiasm. 
B)I will try to use gestures that are smooth and natural.
C)I do not handle visual aids clumsily.
D)I am relaxed when I speak to large groups.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option D is a well-worded positive statement as it directly states a positive attribute ("I am relaxed") instead of focusing on what the speaker is attempting to avoid or improve upon. Option A focuses on a negative attribute ("not speaking with enthusiasm"), Option B focuses on attempting to improve a skill that may not currently be well-developed, and Option C also frames a negative attribute in the form of a double negative ("not handling clumsily"), which can be confusing or unclear.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Well-Worded