One time teachers were asked to write the Nat'l Anthem in a Civil Service test. Each one sung softly. Why?

Question

One time teachers were asked to write the Nat'l Anthem in a Civil Service test. Each one sung softly. Why?

Answer 1

for better recall.

we generally know / have memorized the anthem by singing it - not writing it. each requires a different set of sense organs & brain areas. hence, to 'transfer' that learning from one area to the other, to recollect the words verbally & then transfer kinesthically...