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In a discussion, Kate shares her opinion about her ballet class: "I love the way ballet makes me feel! I have become so much stronger and more flexible since I joined the dance studio.” Which fact best supports Kate’s opinion?

A
Concentration, which encourages mental strength, is an important part of ballet.
B
Ballet is a dance form that encourages strong muscles and posture.
C
Injured athletes use ballet as part of a physical therapy recovery plan.
D
Doctors recommend ballet to patients suffering from back pain and arthritis.
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Which three factors determine the formality of a discussion?

A
opinion, audience, and time
B
topic, time, and location
C
facts, purpose, and location
D
topic, audience, and purpose
4

In a discussion, Peter shares his opinion about playing in the marching band: "Everyone should join the marching band! Making music with my friends is a lot of fun, and it improves my focus and attention in school.” Which fact best supports Peter's opinion?

A
Students who listen to music while completing homework are often distracted.
B
Marching bands usually include woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
C
Marching bands were originally part of the military, used to direct troops on the battlefield.
D
Students who play an instrument get better grades than students who do not.
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Which actions will make a student well prepared for a group discussion? Choose three correct answers.

A
supporting opinions with evidence
B
reading and reviewing the materials
C
focusing exclusively on one viewpoint
D
bringing notes to the discussion
E
ignoring and dismissing questions
7

Which are topics best suited for a formal discussion? Choose three correct answers.

A
a scientific discovery
B
a sporting event
C
a literary analysis
D
a restaurant menu
E
a medical diagnosis
9

Which scenario shows an example of a student using effective presentation skills in a group discussion?

A
Jared offers opinions without facts.
B
Saren communicates with words and actions.
C
Tamera ignores others’ questions.
D
Steven uses informal language.
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Sean and his classmates are discussing natural resources in the community. Sean feels strongly that Pinetop Lake is a local treasure that should be protected from pollution and traffic. He uses forceful language and frequently interrupts others to make his point. Which best describes what kind of speaker Sean is?

A
Sean is a very effective speaker because he defends a local resource.
B
Sean is a very effective speaker because he is passionate about the topic.
C
Sean is not an effective speaker because he does not answer questions.
D
Sean is not an effective speaker because he is disrespectful of others.

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