A verbal message is more likely to be misheard in a crowded place. What is the speaker’s most appropriate strategy?

Correct answer: Use brief, clear sentences and seek confirmation.

Crowded surroundings create a noise barrier, so parts of a spoken message may be missed or misunderstood. Option D reduces this risk by using brief, clear sentences and checking the listener’s understanding through confirmation or feedback. Long sentences and idioms increase confusion, while speaking softly only once makes the message harder to hear. Thus D is the most effective strategy.