Which one of the following statements about pauses is false?

A. Pauses give you a moment to think of what you are going to say next.
B. Pauses let the listeners know when you have finished one thought and are ready to go to the next.
C. Pauses can be used to emphasize an important statement.
D. Pauses should last a minimum of ten seconds.
E. Pauses give audiences a chance to digest what you have said.


Answer: D

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