He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so commanding that it silences everyone.

Her silences were ______ with criticism. A: full B: covered C: pregnant D: practical

In casual cnversation, British people talk about the weather because ____. A: they are fascinated by it B: it is correct behavior C: they don't like silences

Which of the following statements are NOT true? A: Pausing is an art of speech. B: Pauses are brief silences in speech. C: Successful speakers seldom pause in speech. D: When we pause at the right place, we convey the meaning more effectively and we are better understood