Question

I admit I was ________ when I began my speech, but as I went along, I felt less and less afraid.

a) Nervous
b) Excited
c) Confident
d) Bored

Answer 1

The student was initially nervous, but became less afraid as they went along with their speech.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of a speech, the most appropriate word from the given options is nervous. The sentence suggests that the student was initially afraid or anxious, but as they progressed with their speech, they became less afraid. This indicates a decrease in nervousness. Therefore, the correct option is a) Nervous.