Filler words like 'um' and 'uh' should be:
AUsed heavily
BMinimised — they hurt delivery scoresCORRECT
CRequired
DSpoken in your native language
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Excessive fillers reduce Delivery score by signalling hesitation; aim for fluent, natural speech.
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