Leadership and Persuasive Speaking Skills Quiz for Prospective House Captains

1. Good Morning/afternoon, I would like teacher and students of Mordialloc Beach Primary School...

Greetings to the teachers and students of Mordialloc Beach Primary School.

Hello everyone, I am excited to start this new school year at Mordialloc Beach Primary School.

Welcome back teachers and students of Mordialloc Beach Primary School, my name is Ben Millgate.

The correct answer introduces the speaker, Ben Millgate, in a welcoming manner and sets the tone for the new school year.

Explanation

The correct answer introduces the speaker, Ben Millgate, in a welcoming manner and sets the tone for the new school year.

2. Why do you want to be the house captain for McDonald House in 2011?

A. Because I like McDonald's food and want free meals as a reward.

I have many ledership qualities wich i would like to share with my school mates from all grades.

B. I don't really care about being a captain, I just want to be in charge.

The correct answer focuses on leadership qualities and sharing them with peers, while the incorrect answers mention personal benefits, lack of interest, and peer pressure as motivations.

Explanation

The correct answer focuses on leadership qualities and sharing them with peers, while the incorrect answers mention personal benefits, lack of interest, and peer pressure as motivations.

3. How would you approach games and activities with your housemates?

Cheating to ensure victory in every game.

Not caring about sportsmanship, respect, or honesty in games.

Compete fiercely and only focus on winning at all costs.

The correct approach in the given scenario is to prioritize sportsmanship, respect, and honesty while encouraging each other to do their best.

Explanation

The correct approach in the given scenario is to prioritize sportsmanship, respect, and honesty while encouraging each other to do their best.

4. What extracurricular activities did the person participate in, according to the given statement?

The person was the winning team in their rugby league grand final in 2010.

The person played basketball and participated in a chess tournament.

The person won the top batting average in their team.

The correct answer lists the extracurricular activities such as tennis, swimming, helping around the school, and setting up a tournament. The incorrect answers mention achievements related to batting average, rugby league, basketball, and chess tournaments, which are not mentioned in the original statement.

Explanation

The correct answer lists the extracurricular activities such as tennis, swimming, helping around the school, and setting up a tournament. The incorrect answers mention achievements related to batting average, rugby league, basketball, and chess tournaments, which are not mentioned in the original statement.

5. I have set up assemblies, read to the pre-school kids, and taken the cricket and soccer teams out for extra training. I think I would be an excellent _____________.

Student council president

Teacher for the pre-school kids

Coach for the cricket and soccer teams

The correct answer completes the statement from the question, indicating the role the speaker is applying for. The incorrect answers are plausible roles that the speaker could be considering, but the correct answer ties back to their previous activities mentioned.

Explanation

The correct answer completes the statement from the question, indicating the role the speaker is applying for. The incorrect answers are plausible roles that the speaker could be considering, but the correct answer ties back to their previous activities mentioned.