Even the most solid speech can be marred by_________, unnecessary utterances such "ums" and "uhs."
A) vocal fillers
B) interrupters
C) mall speak
D) Jersey talk
E) TV talk

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"Vocal fillers" are usually the sounds people make when they are either gathering their thoughts or trying to fill silences in conversations. They add nothing to the content of the speech and can actually distract from the message. Examples of vocal fillers include "um," "uh," "like," "you know," and "so."

Even the Most Solid Speech Can Be Marred By_________, Unnecessary